Stephen Ritchie

2 weeks ago | pharmacytoday.co.nz | Miranda Cook |Mya Tolley |Mark Thomas |Stephen Ritchie

Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini discusses the medical management of asthma in adults and adolescents, which has evolved to prioritise early anti-inflammatory treatment. She also explains how to improve patient outcomes by proactively identifying poor asthma control and supporting equitable access to education and treatment

Jul 1, 2024 | pharmacytoday.co.nz | Mark Thomas |Stephen Ritchie

+Educate In print Antibiotics How to reduce community antibiotic use this winter Mark Thomas and Stephen Ritchie explain how dramatically reducing antibiotic use for upper respiratory tract infections can make life better for patients, and for the health system Key points High rates of community antibiotic use in New Zealand have resulted in high rates of antibiotic resistance. Better antibiotic prescribing for sore throat involves targeting those at risk of rheumatic fever.