Clinical Tips
dRx series: Deprescribing teriparatide in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at when to think about deprescribing teriparatide Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved …
Contact dermatitis from daily skincare routines
Pharmacists can identify contact dermatitis early and guide customers toward safer skincare practices Contact dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition, and daily skincare routines are a frequent but often …
dRx series: Deprescribing thyroxine in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When is it appropriate to consider deprescribing thyroxine? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page examine the issue Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved …
dRx series: Deprescribing prednisone/prednisolone in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Prednisone and prednisolone can have significant adverse effects when used long-term… Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at deprescribing Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of …
dRx series: Deprescribing medicines used for benign prostatic hyperplasia in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When should pharmacists consider deprescribing an older patient’s medicines for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process …
Derm Clinic: Scratching the itch of pruritus
Pharmacists are often the first point of contact for patients with itch. Effective management requires an understanding of its many causes and mechanisms, along with a structured, multimodal approach to …
dRx series: Deprescribing genitourinary anticholinergics in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
In older people, the properties of genitourinary anticholinergics may pose a risk of adverse effects, write Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication …
dRx series: Deprescribing estrogens in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take an in-depth look at menopausal hormone therapy, and when to consider deprescribing Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended …
dRx series: Deprescribing topical corticosteroids in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When should pharmacists consider deprescribing an older patient’s topical corticosteroids? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended …
The UV spectrum and sun damage: it’s broader than you think
Understanding the UV spectrum and how it damages skin differently puts pharmacists in a strong position to give clear, confident, evidence-based advice, writes Brett MacFarlane In Australia, skin damage from …
dRx series: Deprescribing lipid-modifying agents in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When is it time to consider taking an older patient off lipid-modifying agents? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take an in-depth look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process …
dRx series: Deprescribing diuretics in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek focus on diuretic medicines and when to consider deprescribing in older people Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to …