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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
Samuel, a 35-year-old male, walks into your pharmacy asking for weight management advice. He is a truck driver, rarely exercises and usually eats takeaways. He weighs 105 kg and is 180 cm tall. He does not take any medicines and has no allergies. He is a non- smoker and enjoys a couple of alcoholic drinks with his evening meals. He has not tried anything for weight loss previously.
Learning objectivesAfter reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:
Competency (2016) standards addressed: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5 Accreditation code: CAP2310CDMSC Accreditation expiry: 30/09/2026 |
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Introduction
Obesity is one of the most significant public health concerns worldwide.1 Almost 70% of Australians and 25% of children are overweight or obese.2
Compared to non-obese indi
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