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Australian Prescriber podcast

Fortnightly interviews with the authors of Australian Prescriber articles

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The Australian Prescriber Podcast provides a regular dive into some of the many great articles that Australian Prescriber publishes every two months. In each episode, one of our hosts will chat with an author from a recent issue of Australian Prescriber.

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Episode 19 – Adverse effects of sports supplements in men with Dr Sarah Martin

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

Episode 18 – Drugs affecting milk supply during lactation with Dr Treasure McGuire

Dhineli Perera interviews Dr Treasure McGuire about the drugs that can be used to improve or suppress milk supply. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

Episode 17 – An update on the treatment of rosacea with Dr Margot Whitfeld

Dr Andrew Boyden interviews dermatologist Dr Margot Whitfeld about the diagnosis and treatment options for the different types of rosacea. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

Episode 16 – Changes for codeine with Associate Professor Darren Roberts

Dr David Liew interviews clinical pharmacologist Darren Roberts about why codeine is being rescheduled to a prescription-only medicine and what the implications are. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

Episode 15 – Functional dyspepsia with Professor Nick Talley

Dr David Liew interviews Professor Nick Talley about functional dyspepsia - what is it and how is it managed? Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

Episode 14 – Top 10 drugs 2016-17 with Dr John Dowden

Dr John Dowden, Editor of Australian Prescriber, is interviewed by Dr David Liew about the top 10 drugs in Australia for 2016–17. Find out what has changed in terms of prescription counts and cost to Government over the past 10 years.

Episode 13 – Australian biters and stingers: the latest on antivenoms with Professor Geoff Isbister

Dr Justin Coleman interviews clinical toxicologist Professor Geoff Isbister about Australian biters and stingers, and the latest evidence on how to treat them. Read the articles on snake bites, spider bites, venomous sea creature stings, and antivenoms in Australian Prescriber.

Episode 12 – Product familiarisation programs with Professor Greg Kyle

Dr David Liew interviews Professor Greg Kyle about product familiarisation programs – are they medically worthwhile or just a marketing exercise? Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

Episode 11 – Medication management on sick days with Associate Professor Darren Roberts

Dhineli Perera interviews clinical pharmacologist Darren Roberts about how a patient’s regular medicines can cause adverse effects during intercurrent illness. He gives advice about diuretics, antihypertensives, diabetes medicines, corticosteroids and digoxin. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.