Disease State Management
Lipid-lowering therapies
Lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is crucial for reducing the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and subsequent cardiovascular events. Pharmacists play a significant role in managing this by promoting adherence …
Overweight, obesity and weight management
Obesity is a serious public health issue with widespread health, economic and social consequences. Tackling it requires a multifaceted approach, including public health policies, personal lifestyle changes, and, when necessary, …
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 …
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 …
Type 2 diabetes in older people living in the community
The management of diabetes in older people presents unique challenges due to multiple factors including comorbidities, polypharmacy, frailty, and age-related physiological changes. By Dr Jenny Gowan AM, PhD, Grad Dip …
ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADHD is a common condition that can have significant negative impacts when it is not recognised and treated, so it is important for health practitioners to be aware of how …
Early recognition of POTS—postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Pharmacists have an important role in educating patients living with POTS, monitoring their medications and potential drug interactions, advising on lifestyle modifications, and working with the healthcare team to optimise …
Dizziness and vertigo
Dizziness and vertigo are common side effects associated with medications but can also stem from a variety of unique causes, including cardiovascular or breathing pattern problems. Because of this, it …
Dementia with Lewy bodies
After Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia in older people, yet up to half of DLB cases are misdiagnosed. Pharmacists have a …
Insomnia: causes, symptoms and treatment
Pharmacists need to be able to identify common sleep disorders, including insomnia, and provide advice on appropriate forms of treatment. By Dr Louis Roller AM, PhD, MSc, BPharm, BSc, Dip …
Constipation in older people
Pharmacists have an important role in determining the potential causes of constipation in older people, and providing advice on the most appropriate treatment options. By Dr Jenny Gowan AM, PhD, …
Adjustment disorder
Stressful events are inevitable, but the reaction to these events may sometimes be deemed inappropriate due to the negative impact on daily living. This negative reaction is known as adjustment …