Medication Management, Respirology
Community Pharmacists in Front-line Care of Allergic Rhinitis
This course reflects best practice from the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) and guides pharmacists on how to assess AR and discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to the management of moderate-to-severe disease with patients.
Using a person-centred approach to the management of AR, the program will detail the current AR treatment algorithm, including when to consider intra-nasal combination pharmacotherapy and when to refer.
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Pharmacy
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
Group 2 CPD
EXPIRY DATE
2023-09-08
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common condition, affecting around 18% of people (children and adults) in Australia and New Zealand. AR has significant impact on quality-of-life, emotional wellbeing and productivity, especially for people with co-existing asthma. This education program is based on current AR management guidelines and is in line with models of integrated care.
This course reflects best practice from the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) and guides pharmacists on how to assess AR and discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to the management of moderate-to-severe disease with patients.
Using a person-centred approach to the management of AR, the program will detail the current AR treatment algorithm, including when to consider intra-nasal combination pharmacotherapy and when to refer.
This program is supported by an independent, educational grant provided from Viatris.
Faculty
Sinthia Bosnic-Anticevich
Professor & Respiratory Pharmacist,
Sydney, New South Wales
Learning objectives
On completion of this course, pharmacists will be better able to:
- Describe patients with allergic rhinitis (AR), including those with sub-optimally managed AR
- Identify, recommend and dispense pharmacotherapy based on best practice principles and evidence-based guidelines
- Identify patients who would benefit from referral to a GP for review, diagnosis and prescription
- Counsel patients about optimal device use, and long-term and seasonal monitoring
- Recognise the importance of treatment adherence and timely (prophylactic) use of medicines
Accreditation
# of credits: 2
Duration: 1 hr
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