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dRx series: Deprescribing ophthalmic corticosteroids in older people
What consequences can emerge from long-term use of ophthalmic corticosteroids? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page examine the use of these medicines in older people Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: deprescribing COPD medicines in older people
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek take a look at the growing recognition of the importance of deprescribing in COPD Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: deprescribing cholinesterase inhibitors in older people
There are many factors to take into consideration when deprescribing cholinesterase inhibitors say Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: deprescribing antidepressants in older people
How does long-term use of antidepressants affect older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline for This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: Deprescribing sedative hypnotics in older people
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at sedative hypnotics in older people Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline for Deprescribing in Older This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: Deprescribing antipsychotics in older people
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at when deprescribing may be appropriate for older people taking antipysychotics Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: Deprescribing antiepileptics in older people
HMR caps: 'We are not stopping' PSA president Professor Mark Naunton has quoted Orwell in his welcome to CPC26, saying that it feels like “some animals… Pharmacist pill initiation a ‘desperate stopgap’: Greens State and territory governments are being accused to creeping “towards a Donald Trump United States approach to healthcare”, by allowing… ‘An additional pathway’ Free naloxone vending machines rolled out across Victoria The Victorian Government is trialling 20 free naloxone dispensing...
dRx series: Deprescribing analgesics in older people
When should pharmacists consider deprescribing analgesics... opioid or otherwise? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline for This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: deprescribing denosumab & bisphosphonates in older people
Pharmacist pill initiation a ‘desperate stopgap’: Greens State and territory governments are being accused to creeping “towards a Donald Trump United States approach to healthcare”, by allowing… No trading dispensing fees for full scope: Twomey Guild warns it will step away from its pursuit of full scope of practice if dispensing remuneration becomes a bargaining… Scope expansion an antibiotic resistance risk: RACGP Medical group describes moves to authorise pharmacist prescribing in the NT...
dRx series: Deprescribing calcium & vitamin D in older people
Pharmacist pill initiation a ‘desperate stopgap’: Greens State and territory governments are being accused to creeping “towards a Donald Trump United States approach to healthcare”, by allowing… No trading dispensing fees for full scope: Twomey Guild warns it will step away from its pursuit of full scope of practice if dispensing remuneration becomes a bargaining… ‘They’re our future’ Karen Brown shares her “proud mum” moment on seeing her former intern become pharmacist manager of her newest...
dRx series: Deprescribing gout medicines in older people
Pharmacist pill initiation a ‘desperate stopgap’: Greens State and territory governments are being accused to creeping “towards a Donald Trump United States approach to healthcare”, by allowing… No trading dispensing fees for full scope: Twomey Guild warns it will step away from its pursuit of full scope of practice if dispensing remuneration becomes a bargaining… Asian pharmacy giant eyes Infinity Global health and beauty retail behemoth joins list of suitors looking to acquire collapsed...
dRx series: deprescribing NSAIDs in older people
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at how and when to consider deprescribing NSAIDS in elderly patients Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline for This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: Deprescribing teriparatide in older people
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 health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline for Deprescribing in This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: Deprescribing thyroxine in older people
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 health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline for Deprescribing in This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: Deprescribing prednisone/prednisolone in older people
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 medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: Deprescribing medicines used for benign prostatic hyperplasia in older people
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 of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. This content is restricted to registered users only.
A painful problem: the management of anal fissures and haemorrhoids in primary care
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dRx series: Deprescribing genitourinary anticholinergics in older people
No trading dispensing fees for full scope: Twomey Guild warns it will step away from its pursuit of full scope of practice if dispensing remuneration becomes a bargaining… Asian pharmacy giant eyes Infinity Global health and beauty retail behemoth joins list of suitors looking to acquire collapsed pharmacy group, Infinity One of the largest pharmacy groups… ‘They’re our future’ Karen Brown shares her “proud mum” moment on seeing her former intern become pharmacist manager of her newest store,...
dRx series: Deprescribing estrogens in older people
Asian pharmacy giant eyes Infinity Global health and beauty retail behemoth joins list of suitors looking to acquire collapsed pharmacy group, Infinity One of the largest pharmacy groups… ‘They’re our future’ Karen Brown shares her “proud mum” moment on seeing her former intern become pharmacist manager of her newest store, and… Cut the HMR cap, lift ACOP pay: AdPha Why did one major ACOP service provider report attrition of approximately 18% of pharmacists within a six-month period?
dRx series: Deprescribing topical corticosteroids in older people
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 to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline This content is restricted to registered users only.
Theatre UAB presents “Murder on the Orient Express” from March 25-29
Kelley Schoger directs her first Theatre UAB production, taking audiences on a wild, wickedly funny and emotional ride with mystery writer Agatha Christie’s world-famous detective Hercule Poirot.Theatre UAB will present the mystery classic “Murder on the Orient Express” from March 25-29. An American tycoon lies dead in his Orient Express compartment, and the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the killer — in case they decide to strike again.
Vine-inspired robot fingers can reach out and grab someone
The new bot consists of a pressurized box from which long, vine-like tubes inflate and grow. As they extend, the vines twist and coil around the object before continuing back toward the box, where their tips are automatically clamped in place and they are mechanically wound back up to gently lift the object in a sling-like grasp. The researchers envision applications from agricultural harvesting to loading and unloading heavy cargo.
dRx series: Deprescribing lipid-modifying agents in older people
Pharmacy cops $15k hit on Vyvanse price cut Community pharmacies left out of pocket, as the government secures $50 price reduction for ADHD medication Pharmacy owners are counting… ‘Unpaid cognitive work’ a substantial part of frontline pharmacy workload: study Pharmacists are increasingly spending non-remunerated time fielding queries about medicines availability, provision of medicines info to patients and more, new… Major franchise group enters administration Wesfarmers Health takes...
dRx series: Deprescribing diuretics in older people
Pharmacy cops $15k hit on Vyvanse price cut Community pharmacies left out of pocket, as the government secures $50 price reduction for ADHD medication Pharmacy owners are counting… ‘Unpaid cognitive work’ a substantial part of frontline pharmacy workload: study Pharmacists are increasingly spending non-remunerated time fielding queries about medicines availability, provision of medicines info to patients and more, new… Major franchise group enters administration Wesfarmers Health takes...
dRx series: Deprescribing antihypertensives in older people
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek take a look at antihypertensive medicines and when to consider deprescribing Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline for Deprescribing This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: deprescribing nitrates in older people
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek focus on desprescribing nitrates Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline for Deprescribing in Older People emphasises shared decision-making. The This content is restricted to registered users only.
dRx series: deprescribing digoxin & sotalol in older people
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek look into desprescribing digoxin and sotalol Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline for Deprescribing in Older People emphasises shared decision- making. This content is restricted to registered users only.
Using unstructured data to fuel enterprise AI success
From this successful example, several lessons can be learned. First, unstructured data must be prepared for AI models through intuitive forms of collection, and the right data pipelines and management records. “You can only utilize unstructured data once your structured data is consumable and ready for AI,” says Cealey.
dRx series: deprescribing iron & vitamin B12 in older people
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek look into desprescribing iron and vitamin B12 Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline for Deprescribing in Older People emphasises This content is restricted to registered users only.
Why inventing new emotions feels so good
Have you ever felt “velvetmist”? It’s a “complex and subtle emotion that elicits feelings of comfort, serenity, and a gentle sense of floating.” It’s peaceful, but more ephemeral and intangible than contentment. It might be evoked by the sight of a sunset or a moody, low-key album. If you haven’t ever felt this sensation—or even heard of it—that’s not surprising. A Reddit user named noahjeadie generated it with ChatGPT, along with advice on how to evoke the feeling.
dRx series: Deprescribing potassium in older people
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page look at how pharmacists can spot and address inappropriate use of potassium supplements Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one or more medications that are either potentially harmful or no longer required. The Clinical Practice Guideline This content is restricted to registered users only.
No causal link between the supply of GLP‐1 receptor agonists and antidepressants: Real‐world evidence from the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Corresponding Author Osvaldo P. Almeida PhD Institute for Health Research, University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia Medical School, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia Correspondence Osvaldo P. Almeida, Institute for Health Research, University of Notre Dame Australia, 19 Mouat Street, Fremantle, WA 6959, Australia. Email: osvaldo.almeida@nd.edu.au Search for more papers by this author
Stye no more: a practical guide for management
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How AI is uncovering hidden geothermal energy resources
In the case of Big Blind, this prospecting information gave the company enough confidence to purchase a federal lease, allowing it to develop a geothermal plant. With that lease secured, the team returned with large drill rigs and drilled thousands of feet down in July and August. The workers found the hot, permeable rock they expected. Next they must secure permits to build and connect to the grid and line up the investments needed to build the plant.
dRx series: deprescribing diabetes medicines in older people
Doctor lobby ‘scaremongering’: Guild Medical groups accuse the Pharmacy Board of Australia of pursuing a “risky prescribing agenda” with endorsement consultation The Pharmacy Board… Pharmacy ownership ‘antiquated and unnecessary’: NZ govt “The Americanisation of the New Zealand health system is bad for patients, prices, practices and pharmacists,” warns the Pharmacy Guild… ‘A safer, more effective way to receive your medicines’ Policymakers are considering compulsory e-scripts for restricted...
dRx series: deprescribing macrogol in older people
Doctor lobby ‘scaremongering’: Guild Medical groups accuse the Pharmacy Board of Australia of pursuing a “risky prescribing agenda” with endorsement consultation The Pharmacy Board… Pharmacy ownership ‘antiquated and unnecessary’: NZ govt “The Americanisation of the New Zealand health system is bad for patients, prices, practices and pharmacists,” warns the Pharmacy Guild… ‘A safer, more effective way to receive your medicines’ Policymakers are considering compulsory e-scripts for restricted...
dRx series: Deprescribing prochlorperazine in older people
Doctor lobby ‘scaremongering’: Guild Medical groups accuse the Pharmacy Board of Australia of pursuing a “risky prescribing agenda” with endorsement consultation The Pharmacy Board… Pharmacy ownership ‘antiquated and unnecessary’: NZ govt “The Americanisation of the New Zealand health system is bad for patients, prices, practices and pharmacists,” warns the Pharmacy Guild… ‘A safer, more effective way to receive your medicines’ Policymakers are considering compulsory e-scripts for restricted...
Stop worrying about your AI footprint. Look at the big picture instead.
Picture it: I’m minding my business at a party, parked by the snack table (of course). A friend of a friend wanders up, and we strike up a conversation. It quickly turns to work, and upon learning that I’m a climate technology reporter, my new acquaintance says something like: “Should I be using AI? I’ve heard it’s awful for the environment.” This actually happens pretty often now.
dRx series: deprescribing PPIs in older people
Pharmacy ownership ‘antiquated and unnecessary’: NZ govt “The Americanisation of the New Zealand health system is bad for patients, prices, practices and pharmacists,” warns the Pharmacy Guild… ‘A safer, more effective way to receive your medicines’ Policymakers are considering compulsory e-scripts for restricted medicines, a conference has heard Paper-based scripts for restricted medicines may soon be… Women in pharmacy face systemic and structural challenges Workplace safety, insufficient...
dRx series: Optimising use of medicines in older people through deprescribing
‘A safer, more effective way to receive your medicines’ Policymakers are considering compulsory e-scripts for restricted medicines, a conference has heard Paper-based scripts for restricted medicines may soon be… Shortage remains despite record numbers Pharmacist registration numbers continue to rise, but the profession’s workforce shortage persists, Guild leader says New data shows a record… Shakespeare foreshadows PBS prescribing for pharmacists "Particular issues” will need to be addressed...
Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year-new research
Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is broadly good news, aging well comes with a range of challenges. As people grow older, they're more likely to develop multiple chronic conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cognitive problems such as dementia. These conditions often mean people need to take more medications. About 1 in 3 Australians aged over 70 take five or more different medications.
Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year - new research
Hui Wen Quek is a PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia. Her PhD is funded by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. Amy T Page is supported by the Western Australian Future Health Research and Innovation Fund/Western Australian Department of Health. She receives funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). She is the Director for the Centre for Optimisation of Medicines, The University of Western Australia.
Diagnosis, symptoms and treatment for vertigo
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High-risk meds harm role
Hospital pharmacists could review scripts and analyse prescribing patterns to protect patients using high-risk medications, lead author of new study says Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) that occur in hospital are common among older people and may lead to longer stays and higher mortality rates, a new Australian study has found. The findings present an opportunity This content is restricted to registered users only.
The AJP Podcast | AJP
Australia’s pharmacy sector is set to benefit from the extraordinary certainty over the course of the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA), a business advisor tells our latest podcast AJP Podcast presenter Carlene McMaugh talks with Paul Hedley the principal partner of Hedley Partners about the 8CPA and its impact on the pharmacy market. Topics covered This content is restricted to registered users only.
Butler announces $1.39m vape training funding
Pharmacists are “absolutely the right people” to support patients who are looking to quit nicotine through vaping, health minister says Fresh funding is being given to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) to provide training to pharmacists around the provision of nicotine vaping products, before scheduling changes come into effect on 1 October 2024. This content is restricted to registered users only.
The effect of deprescribing interventions on mortality and health outcomes in older people: An updated systematic review and meta‐analysis
1 INTRODUCTION Age is one of the major risk factors for multimorbidity, commonly defined as the presence of multiple coexisting conditions.1 Older people are more likely to have multimorbidity than others due to age-related decline in functional status that increases the likelihood of developing chronic health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and heart disease.2, 3 Multimorbidity often leads to increased use of medications to control the symptoms and prevent complications.
Cross‐sectional, case‐control and longitudinal associations between exposure to glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists and the dispensing of antidepressants
1 INTRODUCTION The introduction of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) has led to a significant change in the management of diabetes and obesity in the past 20 years.1, 2 Evidence from randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials has confirmed the efficacy of these agents,3-7 and their use in clinical practice has been increasing steadily during this time.8 Nausea and gastrointestinal side effects are commonly associated with the use of these medicines, although...
Observational evidence linking psychotropic medicines to the dispensing of opioid agents in later life
INTRODUCTION A large proportion of the adult population of high-income countries consumes opioid-derived medicines, particularly in North America, Western and Central Europe, and Oceania.1 In Australia, among individuals aged 18 years or over dispensed a medicine, about 16% receive an opioid analgesic,2 and the proportion of people dispensed opioid agents is particularly high later in life.2-4 The annual rate of hospitalisations attributed to chronic pain, for example, increases almost...
Research Letter: Effect of antivirals for COVID-19 on the mortality of older adults dispensed treatment with lithium, antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics and hypnotics - Osvaldo P Almeida, Amy Page, Frank M Sanfilippo, David B Preen, Christopher
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted well-being and mortality worldwide. Older adults and people living with mental health disorders have been disproportionally affected by severe illness and death (Fond et al., 2021), making them a priority population for the implementation of preventive and treatment strategies.
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