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Drugs and devices, Neurology, Pharmacology

Dr Jacinta Johnson

Videos

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

Drugs and devices, Infectious diseases, Vaccination

Prof Paul Griffin

Videos

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

Drugs and devices, Immunology and allergy

Dr Brynn Wainstein

Videos

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

Drugs and devices, Respiratory and sleep

Clinical A/Prof Greg Katsoulotos

Videos

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

Drugs and devices

Clinical Articles

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

Drugs and devices

Dr Linda Calabresi

Podcasts

Product Explainer Show: Compilation

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

Expert/s: Dr Linda Calabresi

Drugs and devices

Dr Brett MacFarlane

Podcasts

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

Addiction medicine, Drugs and devices

Prof Benjamin Land

Clinical Articles

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

Diet and nutrition, Drugs and devices, Endocrinology

A/Prof Samantha Hocking

Videos

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

Drugs and devices, Respiratory and sleep

Videos

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

Drugs and devices, Immunology and allergy

Dr Celia Zubrinich

Videos

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

Diet and nutrition, Drugs and devices, Paediatrics

Videos

MUAC Z-Score tape for assessing nutritional status of paediatric patients

In this Product Explainer, Paediatric Dietitian Maddie Todd explains how to use MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) Z-score tape to assess the nutritional status of children (5 mins).

Expert/s: Maddie Todd