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Prof Paul Van Buynder
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New pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine that includes coverage against serotype 3

In this Product Explainer, Public Health Physician and Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist Prof Paul Van Buynder explains the burden of pneumococcal disease in both children and adult population. He explains why PCV 15 has increased serotype coverage and why improved immunogenicity against serotype 3 is important both from a clinical and public health perspective (5 mins).

Expert/s: Prof Paul Van Buynder
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Dr Jacinta Johnson
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Schedule 3 supply of triptans

In this Product Explainer, Pharmacist Dr Jacinta Johnson explains the schedule 3 supply of triptans as Pharmacist Only Medicine, and presents several considerations when choosing the appropriate triptan for the acute management of migraine (6 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Jacinta Johnson
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Prof Paul Griffin
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Protein based COVID-19 vaccine

In this Product Explainer, Infectious Disease Physician and Clinical Microbiologist A/Prof Paul Griffin explains the recombinant protein nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccine with a proprietary adjuvant, including the mechanism of action, efficacy, and tolerability; and provides an update on boosters, indications, and access (8 mins).

Expert/s: Prof Paul Griffin
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Dr Brynn Wainstein
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EpiPen® adrenaline autoinjector for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis

In this Product Explainer, Paediatric Immunologist and Allergist Dr Brynn Wainstein provides an update on the management of anaphylaxis, including an overview of the guidelines, action plan and prescribing information for the EpiPen® adrenaline injector device (5 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Brynn Wainstein
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Clinical A/Prof Greg Katsoulotos
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Beclometasone dipropionate, formoterol and glycopyrronium for the maintenance treatment of adult asthma uncontrolled on an ICS/LABA with a history of exacerbations

In this Product Explainer, Respiratory, Sleep & Allergy Physician Dr Gregory Katsoulotos explains the role of beclometasone dipropionate, formoterol and glycopyrronium pressurised inhalation solution for maintenance treatment in adult patients with uncontrolled asthma despite treatment with an ICS and a LABA with a history of exacerbations (5 mins).

Expert/s: Clinical A/Prof Greg Katsoulotos
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Yasmin Clarke
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Lagevrio recommended surprisingly often, given recommendations against routine-use

Guidelines say Paxlovid more effective than Lagevrio - yet prescribing rates appear to be similar

Expert/s: Yasmin Clarke, Lynnette Hoffman
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Product Explainer Show: Compilation

Sexual health physician, Allergy specialist, and Cardiologist provide various overviews

Expert/s: Dr Linda Calabresi
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Dr Brett MacFarlane
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux medications

The rate at which health professionals direct patients with intermittent Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) to an alginate/antacid combination, how extensively do we review current medications, and how they are taken to ensure the symptoms may not be iatrogenic, and whether to start with a short 7-day course of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or just write a prescription.

Expert/s: Dr Brett MacFarlane
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Prof Benjamin Land
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Cannabis holds promise for pain management, reducing the need for opioid painkillers – a neuropharmacology expert explains how

Drug overdose deaths from opioids continue to rise in the U.S. as a result of both the misuse of prescription opioids and the illicit drug market

Expert/s: Prof Benjamin Land
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A/Prof Samantha Hocking
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The role of Liraglutide 3mg in weight management

In this Product Explainer, Endocrinologist A/Prof Samantha Hocking explains the role of Liraglutide 3mg in obesity management and patients who may benefit from it (5 mins).

Expert/s: A/Prof Samantha Hocking
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Dr Kwok Yan
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Fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol dry powder triple therapy inhaler

In this Product Explainer, Respiratory Physician Dr Kwok Yan explains the role of fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol dry powder triple therapy inhaler for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adult patients who are not adequately controlled with an ICS+LABA (7 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Kwok Yan
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Dr Celia Zubrinich
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Anapen® adrenaline autoinjector for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis

In this Product Explainer, Allergy Specialist Dr Celia Zubrinich gives a short introduction to Anapen®, used for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and explains how to use the Anapen® device. (6 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Celia Zubrinich

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