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Pharmacists can make a difference in the maintenance of healthy bones and the prevention of osteoporosis. Recommending adequate intake of calcium & vitamin D is vital for bone health.

Key Points

  • Optimal calcium & vitamin D levels are important in maintenance of skeletal health
  • Average dietary intake of calcium in Australia is below recommended levels
  • Low Vitamin D levels and vitamin D deficiency can be easily addressed
  • Specific exercises can assist bone health
  • Compliance with osteoporosis medications is vital to reduce risk of fracture in patients with diagnosed osteoporosis

Awareness Campaign

Osteoporosis Australia and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have partnered on a new awareness campaign about bone health.  The campaign highlights the key role pharmacists play in the prevention of osteoporosis by ensuring optimal calcium and vitamin D intake in Australia.

Bone Health Overview: A Guide for Pharmacists (accredited CPD)

Online Assessment:

If you have a Pharmacy Guild of Australia myCPD account, click to access the assessment.

If you do not have an existing Pharmacy Guild myCPD account, click to enrol.

Once you are registered, you will also have access to the myCPD repository to allow you to record all of your CPD activity.

*This activity has been accredited by The Pharmacy Guild of Australia as a Group 2 activity for 0.5 CPD credits for reading of resource material and successful completion of assessment (accreditation code G/2011036).

NEW for your consumers within Pharmacy

Pharmacist can order the new Consumer Brochure (reviewing Calcium, Vitamin D & Exercise) free of charge (DL size, optional counter stand).

To order phone: (02) 9518 8140 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 

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Approved by Osteoporosis Australia Medical & Scientific Advisory Committee

Last Updated on Monday, 8 August 2011 10:26