Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, increasing the risk of fractures, particularly as we age. While it affects both men and women, postmenopausal women face a higher risk due to the natural decrease in estrogen levels, which plays a critical role in bone strength. With osteoporosis often developing without symptoms, prevention, screening and proactive treatment are essential for maintaining healthy bones.
Bone loss accelerates with age for everyone, but factors like low calcium and vitamin D intake, smoking, lack of weight-bearing exercise and a family history of osteoporosis can increase risks. For women, the loss of estrogen during menopause is a significant factor, making proactive bone health management particularly important.
Your community pharmacist can do more for you by guiding you in strategies to reduce bone loss and support overall bone health. Here are some key approaches:
For those diagnosed with osteoporosis, treatment often involves medications, dietary supplements and lifestyle adjustments to reduce fracture risk. Your pharmacist can help ensure your medication is taken correctly, address potential side effects and provide tips on managing supplements.
Some community pharmacies offer bone density testing, empowering you to proactively manage bone health and reduce fracture risks. Regular tests can also ensure you’re following your treatment plan effectively.
Your community pharmacist can do more for you when it comes to osteoporosis prevention and management, from tests and supplement recommendations to guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Whether you’re focused on preventing osteoporosis or managing it, your community pharmacy offers trusted support and resources to help keep your bones strong.
Your community pharmacist is supporting your health with convenient screenings, guidance and trusted care for anaemia management.
Manage arthritis effectively with comprehensive support, medication reviews and lifestyle advice available at your local pharmacy.
Your community pharmacy is here to support you in managing heart health and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Manage your lung health with help from your community pharmacy, including services such as COPD assessment and asthma management.
Community pharmacies across Australia are advancing healthcare access for women by prescribing antibiotics to patients with uncomplicated UTIs.
Access to hormonal contraception is becoming easier across Australia, with community pharmacies now doing even more to support women’s reproductive health.
Your local community pharmacy is your go-to destination for everyday health needs. From coughs and colds to travel health and mobility care, your community pharmacists can do more for you with expert advice and effective treatments to help you stay healthy and active. Explore our range of services to keep your family well every day.
Your community pharmacist can do more for you with a wide range of vaccines available, from flu and COVID-19 to essential travel immunizations. Visit your local pharmacy to stay healthy, protected, and up-to-date with your vaccinations.
Your community pharmacist is here to help you care for your skin, from managing common conditions like school sores, eczema, and acne to offering guidance on wound care, shingles, and sun protection. Visit your local community pharmacy for expert advice and effective solutions to keep your skin healthy every day.
Community pharmacists are enhancing women’s health by providing comprehensive support at every stage – from conception and contraception to bone health and beyond.
Your community pharmacist is here to help with harm reduction and dependency, offering support and resources including needle and syringe services, opioid dependency treatment, quit smoking services, and naloxone.
Get expert support with your medications through comprehensive reviews and management services provided by your community pharmacist. From home medicine reviews and MedsCheck consultations to dose administration aids and staged supply, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Get the support you need from your community pharmacist to manage chronic conditions. With expert advice, personalised medication management and tailored health services, community pharmacies empower you to take control of ongoing health challenges and improve your quality of life.
Take control of your health with convenient testing and screening services at your community pharmacy. From regular monitoring to early detection, these essential services help identify potential health risks and support proactive care. Your pharmacist is here to guide you in staying informed and making health-conscious decisions for a healthier future.
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