Polymyalgia rheumatica and steroid tapering: feasibility of a pharmacy technician-led service in primary care

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Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory disorder among adults aged over 65 years and is primarily managed in primary care1,2. It is characterised by rapid-onset and usually bilateral shoulder and pelvic girdle pain and stiffness 1. Treatment with oral prednisolone, typically starting at 15mg once daily for three weeks, is very effective and brings rapid […]The post Polymyalgia rheumatica and steroid tapering: feasibility of a pharmacy technician-led service in primary care appeared first on The Pharmaceutical Journal.

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