CPD Activity
Sick day management of medicines
Sick day management of medicines is a vital but often overlooked component of safe pharmacotherapy. Pharmacists are critically positioned to lead this initiative through medication reviews, point-of-care counselling, and interprofessional …
Getting the better of topical corticosteroid phobia: what’s fact, what’s fiction?
Topical corticosteroid (TCS) phobia is an exaggerated or irrational fear of using TCS, often due to concerns about adverse effects. Pharmacists are well positioned to reassure patients about appropriate TCS use; …
Minimising risks with dose administration aid services
While dose administration aids (DAAs) are widely used to assist medication adherence, their preparation and supply is not without risk. This article explores the most common issues associated with DAAs …
Osteoarthritis in older people
Pharmacists play a vital role in the multidisciplinary management of OA with medication management, patient education, lifestyle counselling, co-morbidities, monitoring and multidisciplinary collaboration. By Dr Jenny Gowan AM, PhD, Grad …
Emergency contraception: best practice and clinical update
A 2024 emergency contraception survey found only 70% of pharmacies stocked ulipristal acetate, compared to 98% that stocked levonorgestrel,1 meaning that many patients may have difficulty accessing the emergency contraception …
The first 12 years: helping parents relieve pain and inflammation across children’s ages and stages
Pharmacists perform an important role as a trusted advisor to parents and caregivers looking for advice to relieve pain, discomfort and fever in their growing child. By Dr Cat Panwar …
Management of chronic spontaneous urticaria by pharmacists
Community pharmacists should be able to identify patients with symptoms of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and recommend non-sedating antihistamines when appropriate as first-line therapy. When symptoms are severe, persistent, or …
Weight loss: which medications are evolving as class leaders?
In recent times, pharmacists have been besieged by patients requesting medications for weight loss. How do these medications work and what is their place in weight management? By Karalyn Huxhagen …
Changes to the Australian asthma guidelines: how pharmacists can adapt
One in nine Australians report having asthma—that’s 2.9 million people. An estimated 90%+ of asthma hospitalisations are potentially preventable with optimised care in the community. In this webinar, clinical executive …
Spot on: acne and pimple patches
While traditional acne treatments such as topical preparations, oral medications and even professional dermatological treatments like laser therapy have been used for decades, innovative and modern approaches like pimple patches …
Optimising anticoagulants for older persons with atrial fibrillation
Optimising therapy for the increasing population of older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF) is challenging. AF is associated with a 5-fold risk of stroke and systemic embolism.1 To mitigate these risks, …
Bipolar and related disorders
Pharmacists play an important role in managing bipolar disorder by providing medication-related information, educating patients and their families, and collaborating with healthcare providers to optimise treatment plans. They can improve …