Australian Prescriber Podcast

Transgender-affirming therapy – what do the guidelines say?

Episode 42 – Optimal antimicrobial duration - Australian Prescriber (tg.org.au) Prescribing antibiotics is difficult. Are shorter coursehttps://www.nps.org.au/australian-prescriber/podcast#e42s better than longer ones?

What were the top 10 drugs prescribed in Australia, and their costs to government? And how have they changed from last year?

Most dependent drinkers can detox safely and successfully at home, without the need for hospital admission, according to Dr Chris Davis.

How do symptoms differ from other types of depression, and what's the best treatment? Jayashri Kulkarni talks about this significant but under-recognised problem in middle-aged women.

Craig Patterson talks about how mispronunciation can impact on patient safety, and what can be done about it.

Joanne Cheah interviews Dr Matthew Roberts about treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, which depends on the severity of the symptoms. But be aware some drugs only make a wee difference.

Dhineli Perera interviews Dr Carolyn Petersons about the second- and third-line drugs for type 2 diabetes. After metformin, what comes next?

David Liew interviews Dr Chamara Basnayake about irritable bowel syndrome and how consultation is key to managing this common disorder.

Jo Cheah interviews Dr Ganes Pranavan about metastatic prostate cancer – how, with the right combination of treatments, it has become a chronic disease.

Dhineli Perera interviews Associate Professor Harry Gibbs about the best way to balance the risk of thrombosis and bleeding after acute coronary syndrome.

Joanne Cheah interviews Professor Nicholas Zwar about tips and traps when travelling with medicines.

Ashlea Broomfield interviews Dr Valerie Sung about how to manage colicky babies. Which treatments work and which don't?

David Liew interviews Dr Paul Kubler on the pros and cons of fast-tracked approvals for new drugs – does it save patients or put their safety at risk?

David Liew interviews Dr Bridin Murnion about neuropathic pain – what's changed and why are opioids relegated to third-line treatment?

Joanne Cheah interviews Professor Amanda Wheeler about returning unwanted medicines to pharmacies. How can health professionals help reduce the waste?

John Dowden interviews Professor Stephanie Watson about how to diagnose common eye infections, how to treat them, and when to refer to specialists.

Dhineli Perera interviews Professor Amanda Wheeler about medication errors at transitions of care and how these can be avoided.

Andrew Boyden interviews Dr Carolyn Hawkins about the use of antihistamines for managing allergy.

Ashlea Broomfield interviews Dr Newman Harris about the management of pain without opioids.

Dhineli Perera interviews Professor Connie Katelaris about why labelling an individual with a 'cephalosporin allergy' is inaccurate.

John Dowden interviews Professor Jennifer Martin about why, when and how adverse drug reactions should be reported.

David Liew interviews Professor Helen Reddel about the cost of asthma inhalers and implications for adherence.

Dr Andrew Boyden interviews Dr David Liew about the aetiology, pathophysiology and management of polymyalgia rheumatica.

GP Janine Rowse interviews Dr Sarah Martin about the different products found in sports supplements and their wanted and unwanted effects.