Case scenario

Carmen, 54 years old, presents to the pharmacy reporting sleep difficulties. She reports poor sleep quality and daytime exhaustion that started about 6 months ago.

A national education program for pharmacists funded by the Australian Government under the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology program.

She has no history of medicine use for sleep but would like information on the different medicines that are available. You ask Carmen about the specific sleep symptoms that she is experiencing, including her sleep patterns and symptoms of sleep disorders. She is not on any regular medicines.

After reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:
  • Describe the prevalence of comorbid insomnia and sleep apnoea
  • Discuss management options for comorbid insomnia and sleep apnoea
  • Explain how pharmacists can help identify and assist a patient with suspected comorbid insomnia and sleep apnoea.

Competency standards (2016) addressed: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 3.1, 3.5

Accreditation number: CAP2409DMSM

Accreditation expiry: 31/8/2027

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