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]
Case scenario
Thomas, 22, presents to your pharmacy with a prescription for doxycycline for a bacterial infection. They have fair skin, work as a builder and are a keen surfer. You discuss with them the risk of sunburn with doxycycline, but they say they do not want to use sunscreen every day because they heard it would lower their vitamin D levels.
Learning objectivesAfter reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:
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Introduction
The sun produces ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which spans a section of the electromagnetic spectrum defined as 100–400 nm in wavelength, with subdivisions into UVA (320–400 nm), UVB (290–320 nm) and UVC (100–290 nm).1 While there are many sources of UV radiation, the major source for human exposure is the sun.2
UVB radiation is needed for the body to convert vitamin D to its active form.3 However, it can damage DNA, leading to photo-aging of the skin, eye issues such as cortical cataracts and skin cancers.4–6
Australia has the highes
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