Australian Prescriber Podcast
The Australian Prescriber Podcast provides a regular dive into some of the many great articles that Australian Prescriber publishes every two months. In each episode, our host will chat with one of the authors from a recent issue of Australian Prescriber.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 6
- Latest publication
- Sep 21, 2026
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- Earliest in this view
- Jul 6, 2026
Latest episodes
E223 - Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: updates for clinical practice (opens the original)
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Laura Beaton speaks with cardiologist James Marangou about his paper summarising key updates from the Australian Guideline for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease. James outlines how to identify high-risk patients, the latest antibiotic treatment advice for Strep A skin and throat infections, and which patients can be managed in community. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
E222 - Acne vulgaris: a clinical update (opens the original)
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Jo Cheah talks to dermatologist Belinda Welsh about her article on acne vulgaris. Belinda discusses the chronic inflammatory nature of acne and the substantial psychosocial burden if it is inadequately untreated. She discusses the different treatments available and shares practical tips for daily skincare routines and ensuring long term adherence to treatment. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
E221 - Antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures: an update (opens the original)
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Dhineli Perera chats with dentist Smitha Sukumar about the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures. They discuss the updated recommendations in Therapeutic Guidelines: Oral and Dental, including when antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated and considerations for immunocompromised patients. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
E220 - The role of oral antiviral therapies for acute COVID-19 (opens the original)
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Dhineli Perera speaks with infectious diseases physician Josh Davis about the management of acute COVID-19 in the community. They discuss the major risk factors for severe disease, the evidence behind oral antiviral therapies, and the patients most likely to benefit from treatment. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
E219 - Sodium valproate: balancing benefits and risks especially in people of childbearing potential (opens the original)
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Dhineli Perera talks to neurologist Dan McLaughlin about the benefits and risks with sodium valproate, especially in people of childbearing potential. Dan outlines the evolving landscape of valproate prescribing in Australia, its adverse effects, and recent controversies surrounding potential teratogenesis linked to paternal use. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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