Cancer meds QUM
June 9, 2016
Community pharmacists in
Australia now have access to a new
online education course designed
to help them dispense oral
antineoplastic drugs and supportive
therapies to deliver maximum
benefit to patients, the Pharmacy
Guild of Australia has announced.
The new course, developed by
the Cancer Institute NSW eviQ
Education program, has been
added to the myCPD site.
Professor David Currow, Chief
Cancer Officer and ceo of the
Cancer Institute NSW was quoted
as saying, “Increased knowledge
of oral antineoplastic drugs, doses,
frequencies, indications and
supportive therapies will assist
community pharmacies to avoid
preventable adverse effects and
increase the safe and effective use
of these medicines.
“It is also vital that pharmacists
have the information they need to
counsel patients and their carers on
managing side effects, treatment
adherence and supportive
therapies,” he said.
The content of the online course
was developed in consultation
with key representatives from
community pharmacy, oncology
pharmacists and relevant
professional bodies, the Guild said.
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