Clinical Tips
dRx series: Deprescribing antithrombotics in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek look into desprescribing anticoagulants and antiplatelet medicines Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through …
dRx series: Deprescribing potassium in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
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 …
dRx series: deprescribing diabetes medicines in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a deep dive into deprescribing medicines for the treatment of diabetes Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to …
dRx series: deprescribing macrogol in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page look at when to consider deprescribing macrogol Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through …
dRx series: Deprescribing prochlorperazine in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page examine issues around long-term use of prochlorperazine in older people… and thoughts about deprescribing Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal …
Derm Clinic: antioxidant ingredients – skin care
Skin is fabulous because it has its own antioxidation system that counters oxidative stress resulting from metabolic processes and extrinsic factors such as UV exposure and pollution. But sometimes the …
Wound care: Preventing skin tears in older people
Skin is fabulous as its remarkable strength and elasticity protect us from developing chronic wounds from daily bumps and scrapes However, as we age, skin becomes more fragile and prone …
dRx series: deprescribing PPIs in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take an in-depth look at the deprescribing of proton-pump inhibitors in older people Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended …
dRx series: Optimising use of medicines in older people through deprescribing
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
In this new series by Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page, we take an in-depth look at desprescribing… beginning with the key principles Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process …
To treat or refer: Taking a patient-centric dermatological history
Skin is fabulous because it can be observed when issues arise. Community pharmacists are often the first healthcare professionals consulted for skin issues, making it crucial for us to know …
Addressing the challenge of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Skin is fabulous because it produces its own protection against the sun in the form of melanin. Sometimes melanin production can be affected by inflammatory processes leading to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation …
Derm Clinic: How to identify and manage sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is common. People with sensitive skin describe reactivity to external triggers, causing skin discomfort, writes Brett MacFarlane Their reactivity can be extreme, and some react to many different …