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Melanie Frodsham, BPharm (Hons) MPS AACPA

Cholesterol Lowering Medications

16 May, 2018

When lifestyle measures are not enough

Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 10.00am–11.00am AEST

The presentation will cover:

  • Biosynthesis of cholesterol and its role in the body
  • Different types of cholesterol and their target levels: HDL, LDL, TG.
  • Medications used for lowing cholesterol; indications for use, mode of action, efficacy, side effects and other practice points.
  • A focus on the ‘statins’ class of medications but also looking at other medications including bile acid binding resins, fibrates, ezetimibe, nicotinic acid, fish oils and omega-3-acid ethyl esters.

Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours.

About the Presenter

Melanie Frodsham, BPharm (Hons) MPS AACPA

Melanie is an accredited consultant pharmacist based in Western Melbourne. She currently works part-time in community pharmacy while also acting as a private consultant pharmacist visiting patients in their homes (where referred by a GP for a 'Home Medication Review'). Melanie focuses on elevated cholesterol as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (one of nine National Health Priority Areas). The Australian Bureau of Statistics has identified ischaemic heart disease as the leading cause of death in 2015 for males and females. Pharmacists such as Melanie are well placed to identify people at risk, with four ways they can promote cardiovascular well-being and healthy cholesterol levels in the community: (1) educate customers on lifestyle changes and strategies to reduce cholesterol (2) supply information about lipid-lowering medicines, (3) encourage medicine adherence, and (4) provide a cholesterol-testing service in the pharmacy.

Melanie is author of Pharmacy and Cholesterol Testing, published in the Australian Pharmacist, July 2017 issue.

Registration includes:

  • Access to the live webinar or a recording of the webinar
  • Presentation notes
  • Multiple choice questions and answers
  • Suggested further reading

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