Weight Loss Medicines:

Does the Evidence Match the Hype?

This webinar will work through the evidence we’ve got for the use of weight loss medications including the newer injectable agents, as well as any safety issues that have been reported. It will also examine the older drugs for weight loss still on the market. There’s also discussion about the place of medications in managing weight and whether this actually translates into reducing the risks associated with chronic disease.
CPD HOURS: 1
Registration Year 2024-2025
 

Course Content

New medications to assist with weight loss have burst on to the market in the last few years and have attracted some significant attention in the popular media. They can produce impressive results, but a lot of this media attention focuses heavily on the benefits while discussions about limitations and risks has been largely omitted.

This webinar will work through the evidence we’ve got for the use of weight loss medications including the newer injectable agents, as well as any safety issues that have been reported. It will also examine the older drugs for weight loss still on the market.

There’s also discussion about the place of medications in managing weight and whether this actually translates into reducing the risks associated with chronic disease.

Why this session may be relevant to your work

As a nurse medication management is a key part of my role. I need to keep up to date with the latest information on pharmacology to support safe practice and client education.

Learning Outcomes

In this session you will:
  • Review why weight loss medicines may be needed.
  • Determine the place in therapy for weight loss medicines
  • Explore some of the weight loss medication options in Australia
  • Discuss the evidence behind these medicines

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Amy Gibson

BPharm GCertHlthProfEd MClinPharm
Amy is a credentialed clinical pharmacist with experience across a range of sectors including community pharmacy, corporate pharmacy operations, multidisciplinary teams, residential aged care and general practice where she is currently positioned as a practice pharmacist and manager.
As a general practice pharmacist, Amy works with GPs to enhance quality use of medicines at both a patient and practice level. She has a strong patient-centred focus and believes in empowering patients to make informed choices about their healthcare needs through education and advocacy.an a decade.