Here you will find all our clinical education resources from articles to recorded webinars, all supporting equitable access to funded medicines.
Despite limited indications, amoxicillin + clavulanic acid remains the second most used antibiotic in Aotearoa after amoxicillin. Inappropriate use of antibiotics may stem partly from meeting patient expectations for treatment. Read our case study to find out more.
This video is a recording of the live webinar hosted by He Ako Hiringa on 6 March 2023. Drs Sarah Sciascia, Bronwen Chesterfield, Kyle Eggleton and Lucy O’Hagan discuss racism, prescribing bias, cultural safety and pro-equity practice.
Episode six of our Legendary Conversations podcast continues our discussion with Lauren Smith, senior practice fellow at the University of Otago School of Pharmacy. In this episode, Lauren uses an impetigo case study to clarify the appropriate use of topical antibiotics.
This piece of microlearning supports the use of topical antiseptics rather than topical antibiotics for common, minor skin infections.
This video is a recording of the live webinar hosted by He Ako Hiringa on 23 February 2023. Pharmacist researchers Joanna Hikaka, Nora Parore and Brendon McIntosh explore Māori experiences and perceptions of care for minor ailments, and how to incorporate solutions into your daily practice.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor availability is changing. This piece of microlearning outlines the changes and gives links to useful resources.
Episode five of our Legendary Conversations podcast focuses on the appropriate use of antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infection. Lauren Smith, senior practice fellow at the University of Otago School of Pharmacy, uses a case study to discuss the current recommendations for UTI treatment.
This piece of microlearning explores the importance of antimicrobial stewardship in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This video is a recording of the live webinar hosted by He Ako Hiringa on 22 November 2022. Dr Sharon Gardiner and associate professor Matire Harwood highlight the importance of antimicrobial stewardship in New Zealand.
This editable PDF helps you to delve into the EPiC data, contemplate your prescribing, reflect on your current practice, and set goals and actions.
*New audit section*
An additional audit/CQI section allows you or your practice team to repeat the process, completing activities that may be used for Foundation Standard or the Cornerstone CQI or Equity modules.
Antimicrobial resistance presents an imminent threat to the future of New Zealanders’ wellbeing and access to effective, safe healthcare. This article describes initiatives for improving antimicrobial stewardship, the New Zealand antimicrobial prescribing landscape as it stands, and actions that can be taken immediately in primary care.
The ACE inhibitor cilazapril will soon be delisted – new alternatives include ramipril capsules and an 8mg perindopril tablet.
This article summarises recent and upcoming changes to ACE inhibitor availability, and provides a dose equivalence table and advice for switching between medicines.