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Australian Prescriber

Australian Prescriber is an independent, peer-reviewed journal providing critical commentary on drugs and therapeutics. It is published every 2 months by Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. Readers can subscribe to receive publication updates and can access the full text for free online.

Vision and mission

To enable people to make and act on the best decisions about medicines, medical tests, health technologies and other options for better health and economic outcomes.

To ensure people can access the best care and achieve the best value, considering individual circumstances.

How Australian Prescriber can help

While Australian Prescriber is written for health professionals and students, it is freely accessible to all readers interested in the quality use of medicines. A fortnightly podcast enhances the wide range of topics covered in each issue.

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Last reviewed: October 2023

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Antihistamines and allergy - Australian Prescriber

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Peptic ulcer disease and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - Australian Prescriber

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Drugs in breastfeeding - Australian Prescriber

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Approach to the diagnosis of secondary hypertension in adults

Hypertension is common, but in some cases it is caused by other conditions such as kidney disease, for which investigations are needed to confirm the diagnosis.

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Optimising oral health in frail older people - Australian Prescriber

Many drugs prescribed for older patients can reduce salivary function leading to dry mouth, tooth decay and infections.

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The ocular adverse effects of oral drugs

The rich blood supply of the eye exposes it to the adverse effects of medicines taken by mouth.

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Causes, assessment and management options for erectile dysfunction

When recommending a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, it is essential to discuss the likely effects as patients can have unrealistic expectations.

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Cluster headache in adults - Australian Prescriber

Cluster headache is one of the most severe types of pain, but there is often a delay in diagnosing it.

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Limiting antipsychotic drugs in dementia - Australian Prescriber

Antipsychotic drugs may be ineffective for managing the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

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Home oxygen therapy - Australian Prescriber

Oxygen therapy improves survival in patients with hypoxaemic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is not a treatment for breathlessness.

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