E185 - The role of triple antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation and coronary stent insertion
Release Date: 03/31/2025
E205 - Top 10 drugs 2024-25
Australian Prescriber Podcast
AP Podcast hosts David Liew and Dhineli Perera talk about Australia's top 10 drugs over the last year. They discuss the top drugs dispensed under the PBS, based on prescription count and cost to the government. They touch on changes to the use of certain drug classes such as oral anticoagulation, and the impact of the COVID pandemic on antiviral drug use. Read the for 2024-25 in Australian Prescriber.
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E204 - Oral anticoagulation for adults with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Jo Cheah speaks to clinical pharmacologist Paul Chin about safe use of direct oral anticoagulants and warfarin for adults with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism. They talk about dosing in renal impairment and extremes of body weight, drug interactions, anticoagulant assays, when to use anticoagulant antidotes and when to consult an anticoagulant service. Read the in Australian Prescriber.
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E203 - Pharmacological management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Justin Coleman chats with paediatrician Daryl Efron about his paper on the pharmacological management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. They discuss the role of stimulants and non-stimulants, starting and stopping treatment, and monitoring for adverse effects. Read the in Australian Prescriber.
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E202 - Gestational diabetes update on screening, diagnosis and maternal management
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Laura Beaton talks to endocrinologist Chris Nolan about the new Australasian consensus recommendations on the screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes. The conversation covers changes to diagnostic thresholds, indications for early testing, and pharmacological therapies. Read the in Australian Prescriber.
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E201 - Practical guidance for stopping glucocorticoids
Australian Prescriber Podcast
David Liew speaks with endocrinologists Faran Khalili and Morton Burt about their article on practical guidance for stopping glucocorticoids. The discussion includes common glucocorticoids used in Australia, when to stop abruptly versus when to taper, recognising adrenal insufficiency and sick day management. Read the in Australian Prescriber.
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E200 - Therapeutic Guidelines Oral and Dental update
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Justin Coleman chats to Lee Fong, member of the Oral and Dental Expert Group, about some of the updates in the latest version of Therapeutic Guidelines: Oral and Dental. With a focus on GP management of dental issues, the conversation includes discussion of preventative steps, oral risks during pregnancy, oral mucosal diseases, acute infections and much more.
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E199 - Aminoglycosides: an update on indications, dosing and monitoring
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Dhineli Perera talks to infectious diseases physician and clinical microbiologist Carly Hughes about the latest recommendations for aminoglycoside use in Australia. They discuss indications for parenteral aminoglycosides, drug selection, dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring. Read the by Carly and her co-authors in Australian Prescriber.
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E198 - Choosing a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug for pain
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Laura Beaton speaks with Steph Hopkins (rheumatology registrar) and David Liew (rheumatologist and clinical pharmacologist) about choosing a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain. Steph and David discuss the importance of considering the adverse effect profile and selectivity of NSAIDs, and balancing the benefits and risks when selecting the ideal drug for a patient. Read the in Australian Prescriber.
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E197 - Potentially inappropriate medicines for older people
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Justin Coleman chats with geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist Alex Choo about potentially inappropriate medicines [PIMs] for older people. They discuss the challenges of prescribing for older people and how to use the new Australian PIMs list. The discussion covers some of the 15 drug classes on the list, including antidepressants, benzodiazepines, opioids and NSAIDs. Read the by Alex in Australian Prescriber.
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E196 - Male and female pattern hair loss
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Dhineli Perera talks to Laxmi Iyengar, dermatology research fellow and GP, and Jane Li, consultant dermatologist, about male and female pattern hair loss. Laxmi and Jane discuss presentations and available treatments, as well as important considerations for prescribing. Read the in Australian Prescriber.
info_outlineJustin Coleman speaks with Kate Ziser, a pharmacist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, about her paper on the role of triple antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation following coronary stent insertion. Kate explains when triple therapy is indicated, the duration of therapy, and the step-down approach to antithrombotic therapy. Read the full article by Kate and her co-authors in Australian Prescriber.