Vitamin D deficiency in GP: Optimising patient outcomes

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Vitamin D deficiency in GP: Optimising patient outcomes

Expert/s: Prof Peter Ebeling AO

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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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Prof Peter Ebeling AO

Endocrinologist; Head, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash Health, Monash University

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