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Sources: Australasian College of Pharmacy. Management of reflux: a guideline for pharmacists. Queensland Health. Queensland Community Pharmacy Gastro-oesophageal Reflux and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease – Clinical Practice Guideline. NSW Health. NSW Pharmacist Practice Standards for gastro-oesophageal reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.[/caption]
Dr Ming S Soh PhD, BPharm (Hons)[/caption]
DR Amy Page (she/her) PhD, MClinPharm, GradDipBiostat, GCertHProfEd, GAICD, GStat, FSHPA, FPS is a consultant pharmacist, biostatistician, and the director of the Centre for Optimisation of Medicines at UWA’s School of Allied Health.[/caption]
Hui Wen Quek (she/her) BPharm(Hons), GradCertAppPharmPrac is a pharmacist and PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia (UWA).[/caption]
Case scenario
Ms Da Costa is a 46-year-old woman who presents with persistent lower back pain that has been bothering her for a few days after helping a friend move heavy furniture. She has been using paracetamol but reports that it is not providing adequate relief.
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Introduction
Pain is a significant healthcare challenge and a common reason for visiting a community pharmacist in Australia.1 In 2020–21, over 70% of people reported experiencing bodily pain in the previous 4 weeks.2 As a primary contact point for acute pain managem
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