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]
Case scenario – Home medicines review
Mrs Somnum, aged 72 years, has been referred by her general practitioner (GP) for a Home Medicines Review (HMR). She was recently diagnosed with chronic insomnia, mainly experiencing trouble getting to sleep (starting 4 months ago).
Her GP has requested that you review her current medicines to identify any contributing factors and make recommendations where possible for its management.
Mrs Somnum’s medical history includes: hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension, depression, anxiety and polymyalgia rheumatica. Her current medicines are listed in Table 1. She takes the paracetamol three times daily, but all other medicines are taken with dinner. She drinks 1–2 coffees a day (often consuming one in the late afternoon) but does not drink alcohol or smoke. She has heard she can get melatonin without a prescription and explains that she started valerian tablets after a friend recommended them.
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