This CPD activity is sponsored by Reckitt. All content is the true, accurate and independent opinion of the speakers and the views expressed are entirely their own.[/caption]
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]
Gauri Godbole FPS[/caption]
Community pharmacists are often the first provider consulted when a patient presents with symptoms of heartburn, regurgitation or reflux.
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By adopting neuro-affirming approaches pharmacists can reduce barriers to deliver more personalised care to autistic individuals.
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