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A Dermatologists’ guide to personalising acne treatment
When it comes to the treatment of acne, Pharmacists can often be the first point of contact for an acne sufferer seeking treatment and advice. It is important to understand …
A Dermatologists’ guide to holistic skincare routines with acne treatment
While treatment is a definitive therapeutic component in the management of acne, adjunctive skincare is just as important in alleviating symptoms and signs of disease, reducing the use of therapeutic …
Webinar: Re-evaluating over-the-counter options for acute pain
In an evolving pain management landscape, what is the way forward? Joyce McSwan discusses OTC analgesics 20 April 2023 | 7-8.00PM AEST Misuse of analgesics has become a major concern …
Complementary medicine for pain management
Pharmacists are ideally placed to support patient care by advising customers about the evidence, appropriate use and safety of complementary medicines for pain and inflammation. By Liesl Blott BPharm, BHSc …
Influenza in older adults and higher-immunogenicity influenza vaccines
As trusted healthcare professionals, pharmacists are well-placed to provide education and improve health literacy around influenza vaccination, ensuring each patient receives specific and personalised advice and is comfortable with their …
Earn CPD points and learn more about pregnancy nutrition
The Bayer Continuing Medical Education Series is a range of CPD activities on maternal nutrition, including preconception and beyond. Check in to see new CPD activities as they become available. …
Considerations for maternal B vitamin adequacy: preconception and beyond
This first article in the Bayer Continuing Medical Education Series explores maternal B vitamin adequacy, focusing on the role of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 in one-carbon metabolism …
Over-the-counter options for reflux: Gaviscon & Guardium
Troublesome symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) affect approximately 14% of adults.1 While symptoms may vary from patient to patient, heartburn and acid regurgitation are the most commonly reported symptoms.2 …
Watch: Don’t dismiss the importance of formulations in treating atopic eczema
How often have you considered the formulation when recommending topical corticosteroids to your patients with atopic eczema? Choosing a TCS formulation that is appropriate for the site and severity of …
Gerald Tracey: Collaborative care and supporting the transition to biosimilars
Rheumatologist, Dr Gerald Tracey explains the opportunities biosimilars present for prescribing physicians, particularly given the government supported streamlined process. Gerald highlights the advantages of collaborative care between the prescriber and …
Trent Twomey: The role of pharmacists and physicians in supporting a patient-centric narrative
Trent Twomey, the National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia highlights the shifting power dynamic from physicians to patients in determining what medicines they are prescribed. Collaborative care is …
Andrew Oster: The power of collaborative care in transitioning to biosimilars
Professor Andrew Oster, Consultant Rheumatologist at the Cabrini Medical Centre in Malvern, Victoria, explains the opportunities biosimilars bring, allowing patients to switch medications. Given the interchangeability of biosimilars, he emphasises …