AMCAL and Guardian pharmacies
are launching a new program to
enable Australians to monitor the
health of their kidneys.
Kidney Health Australia is a
partner in the program, with ceo
Anne Wilson saying one in three
Australians were at increased risk
of developing kidney disease.
The KidneyCheck selfmanagement
program for people
diagnosed with diabetes or high
blood pressure was launched this
week to coincide with Kidney
Health Week.
It enabled patients to check their
urine at home for protein, one of
the first signs of kidney damage,
following a consultation with an
Amcal or Guardian pharmacist,
who received extra professional
education on kidney disease, Sigma
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THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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