Excess B6: a neurological wake-up call
| Saturday, May 3, 2025 |
| 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM |
Overview
Angus Thompson
Details
Since 2020, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has received 119 reports related to vitamin B6 and peripheral neuropathy. Excessive vitamin B6 intake can lead to toxicity, causing neurological damage and other health concerns. This session will explore the causes, symptoms, and management strategies for vitamin B6 toxicity, equipping pharmacists with the knowledge to identify and manage potential cases in their patients.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the symptoms and management strategies for vitamin B6 toxicity.
Competency standards (2016): 1.6, 3.5
Speaker
Mr Angus Thompson
Consulting Clinical Pharmacist, Senior Lecturer in Prescribing Principles - National Prescribing Curriculum (NCP) Program
University of Tasmania
Excess B6: a neurological wake-up call
Biography
Angus Thompson is a Consulting Clinical Pharmacist conducting Home Medicines Reviews in Southern Tasmania. Alongside this role, Angus is a Clinical Editor and Pharmacist Consultant for Primary Health Tasmania, a Senior Lecturer in Prescribing Principles, National Prescribing Curriculum (NPC) Program, University of Tasmania, and a a Subject Matter Expert for the Australian Pharmacy Council.
Angus trained in the UK, starting his career in Hospital Pharmacy before moving into a Primary Care role as a Prescribing Advisor and General Practice pharmacist. Since relocating to Tasmania in 2008, Angus has worked in Community and Hospital Pharmacy, on various Quality use of Medicines projects, and contributed to many educational events for pharmacists and other health professionals.
Angus's contribution to the Pharmacy profession was reflected by him being recognised as Tasmanian Pharmacist of the Year in 2017.
