Exploring the current and future role of the pharmacists in osteoporosis screening and management in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Toh, Li Shean, Lai, Pauline Siew Mei, Othman, Sajaratulnisah, Shah, Amir, Dang, C.P.L., Low, Bee Yean, Wong, Kok Thong, Anderson, Claire
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer Verlag 2018
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/20461/; https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-018-0597-9
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Background Several studies have found that pharmacists can assist in screening and prevention of osteoporosis by referring patients for bone mineral density scans and counselling on lifestyle changes. In Malaysia, screening osteoporosis in all elderly women is not mandatory due to its cost. One appr...