Australian Prescriber

Australian Prescriber Australian Prescriber is an independent peer-reviewed journal and podcast providing critical commentary on drugs and therapeutics for health professionals.

Timely diagnosis and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus ( ) are critical in preventing transmission and HIV-relat...
17/12/2025

Timely diagnosis and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus ( ) are critical in preventing transmission and HIV-related complications in people living with HIV. Learn more about who should receive testing: https://bit.ly/3XuHJ17

Injectable drugs are transforming management of overweight and . Learn about currently available drugs and their use in...
16/12/2025

Injectable drugs are transforming management of overweight and . Learn about currently available drugs and their use in the complex context of weight management, including efficacy, adverse effects and limitations, such as regaining weight when treatment is stopped: https://bit.ly/49QZDT5

15/12/2025

How to safely use and in adults with AF or VTE?
In this episode, Jo Cheah talks with clinical pharmacologist Paul Chin about dosing in renal impairment and extremes of body weight, managing drug interactions, using anticoagulant assays, and when to consider antidotes or consult an anticoagulant service. Listen now: https://bit.ly/44QQ9nh

is undertreated. Accurate diagnosis and ambitious treatment targets are crucial in effective management to reduce card...
11/12/2025

is undertreated. Accurate diagnosis and ambitious treatment targets are crucial in effective management to reduce cardiovascular risk. This editorial highlights current gaps in hypertension care and anticipates key changes in the forthcoming 2026 Australian hypertension guideline. Read now: https://bit.ly/4aquTZd

🎉 "As we celebrate this golden anniversary, I acknowledge and thank everyone who has contributed to Australian Prescribe...
10/12/2025

🎉 "As we celebrate this golden anniversary, I acknowledge and thank everyone who has contributed to Australian Prescriber over the past 50 years – the editors and editorial teams, the authors and peer reviewers, the members of advisory committees, and of course, the readers who continue to engage with and trust its content."

Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd AO reflects on Australian Prescriber’s evolution; its enduring role in providing independent, evidence-based guidance for safe and effective prescribing; and its continuing mission to inform and inspire health professionals.

Read the full editorial: https://bit.ly/445pOle

🗒️ Featuring the original journal cover from Australian Prescriber’s first issue in 1975.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

09/12/2025

"Not every kid who is diagnosed with ADHD needs medication. It's really basically the moderate to severe. "-Daryl Efron
So how should be treated pharmacologically in children and adolescents?
In this episode, Justin Coleman talks with paediatrician Daryl Efron about the role of stimulants and non-stimulants, treatment decisions, and monitoring for adverse effects.
Listen now: https://bit.ly/4pyh7YO

Our December issue is out now👉 https://bit.ly/4rFKquH Professor Michael Kidd AO, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, open...
08/12/2025

Our December issue is out now👉 https://bit.ly/4rFKquH Professor Michael Kidd AO, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, opens with an editorial celebrating the journal’s 50-year anniversary. 🎉
This issue also covers gaps in management, reviews injectable treatments, and shares a case report on a serious reaction in chronic kidney disease. It also features our 'Top 10 drugs list' and new drug summaries!

24/11/2025

🩺 Gestational diabetes is a common condition affecting about 14% of pregnancies.

"If we look at the prevalence of pre-diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, we're talking about rates of around 18% within our population. So, it's not surprising that many have risk factors" - Chris Nolan

In our latest podcast, Laura Beaton talks to endocrinologist Chris Nolan about the new Australasian consensus recommendations on screening, diagnosis, and maternal management.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3KaYN98

Wait… GP25 is almost over?! Time really does fly when you’re having fun! 🎉 We’ve loved every minute—and we’ve got a few ...
15/11/2025

Wait… GP25 is almost over?! Time really does fly when you’re having fun! 🎉 We’ve loved every minute—and we’ve got a few key updates you won’t want to miss:
✅ Australian Prescriber CPD for GPs was announced to the wider GP community (see https://bit.ly/445X5N3).
✅ Our next podcast episode on gestational diabetes will land on 25 November. 🎧
✅ We were thrilled to have Dr Michael Kidd visit our booth! Dr Kidd has authored the Editorial for the upcoming December issue of Australian Prescriber.

Since 1975, the Australian Prescriber journal has evolved and grown, and this year we celebrate its 50-year anniversary. Don't miss out! 📍 Find us in the exhibition hall (booth 18) today to get all the details!

10/11/2025

💊 When is it safe to stop abruptly, and when should you taper?
David Liew speaks with endocrinologists Faran Khalili and Morton Burt about practical guidance for stopping glucocorticoids, recognising adrenal insufficiency, and managing sick days. 🎧Listen now: https://bit.ly/47vhGvf

27/10/2025

🎉 Our 200th podcast episode is here! 👏 To mark this milestone, Justin Coleman chats with Lee Fong, member of the Oral and Dental Expert Group, about the latest updates to Therapeutic Guidelines: Oral and Dental🦷. They discuss GP management of , , oral risks during pregnancy, mucosal diseases, acute infections, and more. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/47oRqCK

☀️Cumulative exposure to sunlight is a well-established driver of skin damage, contributing to carcinogenesis, photo-age...
21/10/2025

☀️Cumulative exposure to sunlight is a well-established driver of skin damage, contributing to carcinogenesis, photo-ageing and pigmentary disorders. 🏖️Sun protection is an underused and often misunderstood preventive health strategy. Get the latest evidence on sun protection, and how to effectively counsel patients and dispel common myths about sunscreens🧴. Read now before summer hits👉 https://bit.ly/3Jn53KB

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