THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia's Guild Learning and Development has released a new Pharmacy Health Solutions online course titled Itchy, red skin.
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a common, pruritic and inflammatory skin condition that affects many patients who visit community pharmacies.
The recurrence and flare-ups that patients often experience provide an excellent opportunity for pharmacists to engage with patients and monitor this troublesome skin condition, the Guild says.
Community pharmacist and Guild Victoria Branch president Anthony Tassone says he believes that this online course will provide an important refresher to pharmacists around the appropriate use of topical corticosteroids.
"Patients often require ongoing support with their eczema to deal with recurrence or flare-ups," he said adding, "Pharmacists can provide advice on the appropriate use of corticosteroids and other treatments that may also include over-the-counter products to help manage their skin condition."
The MSD-sponsored CPD course covers pathophysiology of the disease states as well as indications, mode of action, dosage and the role for non-prescription medicines in the management of eczema.
Visit myCPD.org.au for details.
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