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Prescribing dilemma: balancing risk and benefits of off-label migraine treatment in a child

The second of a new series of articles exploring real-world dilemmas that pharmacist prescribers encounter in clinical practice.…

Published: 2 October 2024

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Croup: diagnosis and management

Croup is a common childhood illness that can usually be managed at home. Pharmacists can counsel worried parents on appropriate treatment and should also be aware of red-flag symptoms and referral pathways.…

Published: 13 August 2024

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Paediatric arrhythmias: pathophysiology, types and pharmaceutical management 

While many arrhythmias in children are harmless, it is vital to distinguish between the different types to ensure that potentially harmful ones are identified early and treatment plans are optimised for the patient.…

Published: 16 July 2024

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How to identify and manage prolonged acute and chronic cough in pre-school children

Pharmacists should be able to select the correct management approach to children presenting with cough, and identify when symptoms warrant further investigation.…

Published: 14 May 2024

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Best practice for medicines use in neonates

An overview of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations when treating neonates, and the impacts on drug absorption, metabolism and elimination.…

Published: 7 May 2024

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs

Biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs have greatly changed the treatment and outcomes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis; there are many considerations for their use that pharmacists should be aware of.…

Published: 3 May 2024

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: recognition, diagnosis and conventional pharmacological management

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common chronic childhood rheumatic disease. Pharmacists are a vital part of the multidisciplinary team and should be aware of the considerations for pharmacological management.…

Published: 30 April 2024

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Case-based learning: ensuring safety of oral medicines for children

An overview of the risks pharmacists should be aware of regarding oral medicines for children, including how these risks can be appropriately communicated to patients and parents or carers.…

Published: 12 April 2024

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Respiratory syncytial virus in children

A common cause of respiratory tract infection in children, respiratory syncytial virus has similar features to other viral illnesses. Pharmacists therefore need to know how to recognise differential diagnoses and when it is appropriate to refer.…

Published: 5 March 2024

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Digital therapeutics: integration in practice

Digital therapeutics utilise technology to broaden treatment options available to patients for improved management of medical conditions.…

Published: 10 November 2023