Vitamin D deficiency in GP: Optimising patient outcomes

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Description

In this episode:

  • Describe the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Australia and identify key risk groups
  • Define mild, moderate, and severe vitamin D deficiency and decide when testing is appropriate
  • Choose suitable vitamin D replacement strategies for patients with poor bone health, liver disease or malabsorption
  • Recognise important safety issues, including target vitamin D levels, monitoring, high?dose risks and drug interaction

 

Expert: Prof Peter Ebeling AO, Endocrinologist

Host: Dr David Lim, GP & Medical Educator

Total time: 27 mins

 

The content of this education program was independently developed by HEALTHED and based on the presenter’s opinions. Funding was provided by Aspen Pharmacare Australia.

Last Updated: 10 Feb, 2026

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