A joint effort: could pharmacy play a greater role in osteoarthritis care?

Despite the prevalence of the condition, experts highlight a critical gap in osteoarthritis care in Australia, claiming it often falls short of guidelines. Leanne Philpott investigates KEY POINTS More than 50% of Australians with osteoarthritis are not receiving guideline-aligned care. Clinical guidelines recommend education, exercise and weight management as the most effective first steps for