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Personal profile
Biography
Amanda Quek is a postdoctoral research fellow and pharmacist. Amanda graduated from the University of Sydney in 2021 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (First Class Honours) and completed her PhD at the University of Western Australia in April 2026. Her research focuses on improving the integration of deprescribing interventions into routine clinical practice, with the aim of optimising the quality use of medicines, particularly in geriatric care. Amanda has received multiple awards and nominations, including the 2025 Pharmacy Ambassador (Australian Journal of Pharmacy) and the 2024 Advanced Practice Pioneer (Australian Journal of Pharmacy), which recognises individuals who have played a leading role in the advancement of pharmacy practice and continue to drive innovation in the field. She has presented her work at national and international conferences, been invited to deliver webinar presentations and national radio interviews, and is actively involved in consumer engagement in research. She is also a frequent author of articles for the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Australian Journal of Pharmacy.
Research interests
Deprescribing, Geriatric care, Quality use of medicines
Roles and responsibilities
- UWA School of Health and Clinical Sciences Research Committee (2023-current)
- Research Fellow, School of Health and Clinical Sciences
Education/Academic qualification
GradCertAppPharmPrac, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
Award Date: 1 Dec 2021
BPharm (Hons), University of Sydney
Award Date: 1 Jan 2021
Industry keywords
- Ageing
- Medicine and Pharma
- Health
Research expertise keywords
- Deprescribing
- Quality use of medicines
- Geriatric medicine
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Interdisciplinary
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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A painful problem: management of anal fissures and haemorrhoids in primary care
Quek, A. & Page, A. T., 1 Apr 2026, Australian Pharmacist.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article in specialist publication › peer-review
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Dementia in focus
Quek, A. & Page, A. T., 1 May 2026, Australian Pharmacist.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article in specialist publication › peer-review
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Deprescribing in Older People: A Clinical Practice Guideline Summary
Quek, A., Reus Perello, X., Lee, K., Abraham, A., Adams, L., Almeida, O. P., Almutairi, H., Armstrong, B., Boase, L., Breen, J., Brown, L. J., Caughey, G. E., Chan, L., Chen, R., Chew, E., Clark, A., Comans, T., Criddle, D., Darzins, P. & Dawda, P. & 52 others, , 6 Apr 2026, In: Medical Journal of Australia. 224, 4, e70174.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Deprescribing in older people: from research to practice
Quek, A., 2026, (Unpublished)Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
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dRx series: Deprescribing analgesics in older people
Quek, A. & Page, A. T., 11 Jun 2026, Australian Journal of Pharmacy.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article in specialist publication
Projects
- 1 Active
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Global Attitudes Toward Deprescribing: The Critical Role of Pharmacists in Promoting Safer Medication Use
Page, A. (Investigator 01), Todorov, B. (Investigator 02), Seda, V. (Investigator 03), Etherton-Beer, C. (Investigator 04), Lee, K. (Investigator 05) & Quek, A. (Investigator 06)
The International Pharmaceutical Federation
28/03/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
Prizes
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2025 School of Health and Clinical Sciences Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Award for Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI)
Quek, A. (Recipient), 27 Nov 2025
Prize: Award
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Activities
- 1 Contribution or participation in a conference
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Australian Diabetes Educators Association Webinar
Quek, A. (Keynote speaker/Invited speaker) & Reus Perello, X. (Keynote speaker/Invited speaker)
1 Dec 2025Activity: Conferences and workshops › Contribution or participation in a conference
Press/Media
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Deprescribing tips for 100 medicines in new Aussie guidelines
4/11/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Guidelines for clinicians to desprescribe medications
25/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year – new research
Quek, A., Page, A., Etherton-Beer, C. & Lee, K.
16/09/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Deprescribing guidelines open for consultation
Quek, A., Page, A., Lee, K. & Etherton-Beer, C.
24/04/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media