CPD Activity
Fatigue guidelines: an update
Fatigue is a common, debilitating complaint and can be a challenging area for pharmacists, but updated fatigue guidelines provide direction to support patients. By Ann Winkle BPharm, BArts, AACP Learning …
Flourish in pharmacy: practical pathways to better teamwork
Wherever we practise pharmacy, we all work as part of a team to look after our patients. Good teamwork in pharmacy and healthcare enhances patient care and increases job satisfaction. …
Myocarditis
Myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle, can cause significant damage to the heart so it is important to advise patients to seek prompt medical attention if there are unexplained …
Supporting the safe and effective use of proton pump inhibitors
Growing evidence suggests that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may lead to serious adverse effects. By understanding the pharmacology of PPIs, their role in clinical practice and potential …
Complementary and alternative medicines for weight loss
The complementary and alternative medicine sector of the weight loss market often receives poor press because of the lack of scientific evidence underpinning products. Pharmacists can be implicated in these …
Medicinal cannabis: the role of pharmacists in supporting its rational and safe use by patients
For pharmacists to best support the safe and rational use of medicinal cannabis products, they must be equipped with the relevant knowledge not only about the clinical role of medicinal …
Vitamin D: an overview
Vitamin D is essential for bone and muscle health. However, robust trials are needed to determine the full value of vitamin D aside from its action on muscles and bones. …
Anticholinergic medicines: practice considerations and alternatives
This article provides a practical approach to identifying drugs that increase the anticholinergic burden and recognise risks and adverse effects. Suggestion will be offered to assist with decisions about providing …
Fun in the sun: SunSmart strategies and selecting a sunscreen
Pharmacists have an important role to play in educating patients on sun protection and the appropriate and effective use of sunscreens, writes pharmacist Sofia Cabrera. Sofia Cabrera BPharm, MACP, AACPA, …
The role of dopamine in the body: an overview
The pharmacist is in a good position to discuss and guide patients and their carers on the effects of dopamine imbalances, and to provide appropriate pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacotherapy advice. By …
Medication-related symptoms: peripheral oedema
Peripheral oedema is a common condition among older persons, with varied causes. For pharmacists conducting medication reviews, a high index of suspicion for medication-related causes is warranted. By Debbie Rigby, …
Supporting men after prostate cancer
Survival rates for this common cancer have improved significantly, but how can pharmacists help men who are left reeling from the side effects of treatment—often for months or even years …