x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Australian Prescriber Podcast

Australian Prescriber

The Australian Prescriber Podcast provides a regular dive into some of the many great articles that Australian Prescriber publishes every two months. In each episode, our host will chat with one of the authors from a recent issue of Australian Prescriber.

health & fitness medicine

All Episodes

20:34

E208 - Pharmacological management of attention...

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2026/02/16

In a follow-up to our episode on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents, Justin Coleman talks to psychiatrist Shuichi Suetani about the pharmacological management of ADHD in adults. They discuss the different considerations for managing adults compared with children, as well as important adverse effects and monitoring of ADHD medications. Shuichi also outlines other factors to consider when assessing treatment response. Read the full article in Australian

en

22:57

E207 - Injectable drugs for weight management

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2026/02/02

Jo Cheah talks to Terri-Lynne South, Medical Director at Lifestyle Metabolic in Brisbane, about her paper on injectable drugs for weight management. Terri-Lynne outlines the available GLP-1 drugs and how they work in managing weight. The conversation also covers important considerations for prescribers, including off-label use, potential adverse effects and the need for behavioural and lifestyle modifications. Read the full article by Terri-Lynne and her co-author Natasha Yates in Australian

en

18:02

E206 - Testing for human immunodeficiency virus

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2026/01/19

Justin Coleman chats with sexual health physician Louise Owen about her paper on HIV testing. The conversation covers who and when to test, including higher risk populations and indicator conditions, and the types of HIV tests available, such as rapid point-of-care testing. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

en

24:01

E205 - Top 10 drugs 2024-25

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2026/01/05

AP Podcast hosts David Liew and Dhineli Perera talk about Australia's top 10 drugs over the last year. They discuss the top drugs dispensed under the PBS, based on prescription count and cost to the government. They touch on changes to the use of certain drug classes such as oral anticoagulation, and the impact of the COVID pandemic on antiviral drug use. Read the full article for 2024-25 in Australian Prescriber.

en

23:02

E204 - Oral anticoagulation for adults with atrial...

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/12/15

Jo Cheah speaks to clinical pharmacologist Paul Chin about safe use of direct oral anticoagulants and warfarin for adults with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism. They talk about dosing in renal impairment and extremes of body weight, drug interactions, anticoagulant assays, when to use anticoagulant antidotes and when to consult an anticoagulant service. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

en

23:59

E203 - Pharmacological management of attention...

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/12/08

Justin Coleman chats with paediatrician Daryl Efron about his paper on the pharmacological management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. They discuss the role of stimulants and non-stimulants, starting and stopping treatment, and monitoring for adverse effects. Read the full paper in Australian Prescriber.

en

22:32

E202 - Gestational diabetes update on screening,...

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/11/24

Laura Beaton talks to endocrinologist Chris Nolan about the new Australasian consensus recommendations on the screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes. The conversation covers changes to diagnostic thresholds, indications for early testing, and pharmacological therapies. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

en

21:06

E201 - Practical guidance for stopping glucocorticoids

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/11/10

David Liew speaks with endocrinologists Faran Khalili and Morton Burt about their article on practical guidance for stopping glucocorticoids. The discussion includes common glucocorticoids used in Australia, when to stop abruptly versus when to taper, recognising adrenal insufficiency and sick day management. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

en

18:31

E200 - Therapeutic Guidelines Oral and Dental update

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Justin Coleman chats to Lee Fong, member of the Oral and Dental Expert Group, about some of the updates in the latest version of Therapeutic Guidelines: Oral and Dental. With a focus on GP management of dental issues, the conversation includes discussion of preventative steps, oral risks during pregnancy, oral mucosal diseases, acute infections and much more.

en

24:49

E199 - Aminoglycosides: an update on indications,...

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Dhineli Perera talks to infectious diseases physician and clinical microbiologist Carly Hughes about the latest recommendations for aminoglycoside use in Australia. They discuss indications for parenteral aminoglycosides, drug selection, dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring. Read the full article by Carly and her co-authors in Australian Prescriber.

en

22:24

E198 - Choosing a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug...

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Laura Beaton speaks with Steph Hopkins (rheumatology registrar) and David Liew (rheumatologist and clinical pharmacologist) about choosing a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain. Steph and David discuss the importance of considering the adverse effect profile and selectivity of NSAIDs, and balancing the benefits and risks when selecting the ideal drug for a patient. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

en

19:10

E197 - Potentially inappropriate medicines for older...

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Justin Coleman chats with geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist Alex Choo about potentially inappropriate medicines [PIMs] for older people. They discuss the challenges of prescribing for older people and how to use the new Australian PIMs list. The discussion covers some of the 15 drug classes on the list, including antidepressants, benzodiazepines, opioids and NSAIDs. Read the full article by Alex in Australian Prescriber.

en

23:00

E196 - Male and female pattern hair loss

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Dhineli Perera talks to Laxmi Iyengar, dermatology research fellow and GP, and Jane Li, consultant dermatologist, about male and female pattern hair loss. Laxmi and Jane discuss presentations and available treatments, as well as important considerations for prescribing. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

en

24:05

E195 - Medicines used in the treatment of opioid...

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Justin Coleman speaks with Hester Wilson, Chief Addiction Medicine Specialist for NSW, and pharmacist Jillian Kanck about the medicines used in the treatment of opioid dependence. They explain how opioid dependence is diagnosed and discuss the advantages of long-acting buprenorphine, as well as the place of sublingual buprenorphine and methadone in treatment. Read the full article by Hester and Jillian in Australian Prescriber.

en

22:30

E194 - Using pharmacogenomics to personalise drug...

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/08/04

David Liew chats with Sophie Stocker, co-chair of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Pharmacogenomics Working Group, about using pharmacogenomics to personalise drug therapy. They discuss pre-emptive, concurrent and reactive testing, and the current landscape of pharmacogenomics in Australia. Read the full article by Sophie and her co-author, Thomas Polasek, in Australian Prescriber.

en

17:19

E193 - Therapeutic Guidelines Antibiotic Part 2

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/07/21

Justin Coleman talks to Kate McKenzie, General Practitioner and member of one of the Antibiotic Expert Groups, in part 2 of our series on the latest updates to Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic. This episode focuses on changes to guidance for primary care, including new recommendations for UTIs, infectious diarrhoea, bronchiectasis, infections of diabetes-related foot ulcers and much more.

en

25:17

E192 - Update on long- and short-acting contraceptive...

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/07/07

Laura Beaton speaks with Emma Mason, lecturer in sexual and reproductive health, about the latest changes in contraceptive products in Australia. They outline key practice points for selecting appropriate contraception and managing adverse effects, as well as some useful resources to support the prescribing of contraceptives. Read the full paper by Emma and her co-author, Kirsten Black, in Australian Prescriber.

en

21:28

E191 - Psoriasis an update on topical and systemic...

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Jo Cheah chats to dermatologist Jonathan Chan about the latest therapies for psoriasis. Jonathan outlines the different treatments for mild to moderate and moderate to severe psoriasis, and when to refer patients to a non-GP specialist. They discuss the benefits and risks associated with biologic medicines for psoriasis, and considerations for patients with comorbidities. Read the full article by Jonathan in Australian Prescriber.

en

24:22

E190 - Safe and effective use of vancomycin

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Dhineli Perera talks to pharmacists Amy Legg and Tony Lai about their paper on the safe and effective use of vancomycin. They discuss the evolution of vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring, including trough concentrations, and demystify AUC monitoring. They cover current recommendations, including targets for drug efficacy and safety, and priority patient groups. Read the full article by Amy, Tony, and their co-authors, in Australian Prescriber.

en

15:21

E189 - Noninvasive prenatal testing: an overview

Australian Prescriber Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Justin Coleman speaks with Alice Poulton, genetic counsellor, about noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to screen for aneuploidies such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Alice explains how NIPT differs from serum screening and ultrasound options, and when each option may be used. The conversation also covers advice on interpreting the NIPT results and when invasive testing may be offered. Read the full paper in Australian Prescriber.

en

208 results

Similar Podcasts

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

The Dry Eye Treatment PODCAST

Dry Eye Treatment

The Dry Eye Treatment PODCAST

Dry Eye Treatment

Différent et alors ?

PATRICK SULAY