Clinical Tips
Oral collagen supplements and skin ageing
What benefits does the evidence support for oral collagen and where does it fall short? Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the human body and constitutes 80% of …
dRx series: deprescribing denosumab & bisphosphonates in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
What’s the optimal duration of therapy with bisphosphonates and denosumab for individual older patients… and when and how should deprescribing be considered? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a …
dRx series: Deprescribing calcium & vitamin D in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When is it appropriate to consider deprescribing calcium and vitamin D for your older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred …
dRx series: Deprescribing gout medicines in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When should pharmacists consider deprescribing gout medications for older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to …
dRx series: Deprescribing NSAIDs in older people
Amy Page and Amanda Quek
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 …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Management of obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic and frequently debilitating psychiatric disorder, marked by persistent intrusive thoughts …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news GLP-1 Receptor/Dual Agonists for Weight Loss A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 127 RCTs concluded that tirzepatide and semaglutide are most …
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 …