GUILD Learning and Development has partnered with Sanofi-Aventis Australia to develop a new online course titled Vitamin D supplementation in bone health.
Designed specifically for pharmacists, the study opportunity will enable participants to describe the process of bone metabolism, including the role of vitamin D, as well as assisting pharmacists in identifying patients who may benefit from 7000IU once per week vitamin D supplementation, including important counselling points and advice for patients.
With about half of all osteoporosis patients not realising they have the disease until they suffer from a low-impact fracture, osteoporosis is a chronic and frequently asymptomatic condition.
Being asymptomatic, compliance is also often problematic in long term treatment, the Guild says.
Contact the Guild Learning and Development on 03 9810 9930 or learninganddevelopment@guild.org.au for more information.
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