On Demand: Pain Management Essentials: Safe and Effective Use of Analgesics

This series consists of four on-demand learning activities focusing on key medication groups in podiatric practice. Each activity includes at least one case study and provide practical guidance on indications, contraindications, and treatment considerations when prescribing each category of medication. Activities are led by a pharmacist, with a Medicines in Podiatry Special Interest Group member presenting case studies.

Topics:
Anti-inflammatories
Pain Medications
Antimycotics
Antibacterials

By completing this on-demand activity, you will gain an understanding of:

1. Safe and effective medication use in podiatric management.
2. Case-based discussion to apply knowledge in clinical scenarios.
3. Practical strategies for podiatrists to improve patient care through evidence-based prescribing.

This on-demand activity focuses on Pain Management Essentials: Safe and Effective Use of Analgesics.

The Presenters:

Joyce Anthony

Joyce Anthony is the Analgesic Stewardship (AGS) Pharmacist and Perioperative/Surgical Team Lead at Northern Health. Appointed as the inaugural AGS Pharmacist in 2023, she has led the establishment and expansion of analgesic stewardship services, with this work recognised through the 2025 AdPha Victorian Branch Hospital Team Innovation Award. Joyce serves as Secretary of the Analgesic Stewardship Committee, represents Pharmacy on Surgical and Perioperative Governance Committees, works closely with the Acute Pain Service, and is actively involved in education and conference presentations on safe and effective pain management.

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Danni Miatke

Danni Miakte is a Consultant Pharmacist, with over 10 years’ experience working in tertiary facilities across Victoria and Tasmania. For the last 4 years she has led the Antimicrobial Stewardship service at Northern Health in Victoria, in addition to contributing expert specialist care as the senior Infectious Disease Pharmacist.

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