Overview
Background
Professor Susan Tett is a registered pharmacist with research interests in Quality Use of Medicines (improving how medicines are used) and clinical pharmacokinetics (optimising medicine doses)
Sue completed her PhD in 1988. Since this time she has been in research positions and in academia at Sydney University, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney and at the University of Queensland. She has over 150 peer reviewed research publications and over 200 conference presentations and is on Editorial Board of Clinical Pharmacokinetics. Sue was Head of the School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland 1996-2004 and Deputy Executive Dean & Associate Dean Research for the Faculty of Health Sciences 2006-2010, including periods as Acting Executive Dean.
Susan Tett has been a member of many Australian national and State advisory committees, including Pharmaceutical Health and Rational use of Medicines Committee 1996-2004, Pharmaceutical Sub-Committee of the Australian Drug Evaluation Committee 1995-2004, Pharmaceutical Industry Working Group 2003-10 , Pharmaceutical Partnerships Program Committee of the Industry Research & Development Board 2003-09, and has participated in NHMRC Project Grant Review Panels and Fellowships Panels. She was also Councillor for the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (Queensland Branch) and was the Australian Pharmacist of the Year in 1999, for her contributions to pharmacy education and research.
Sue’s research interests are directed towards optimising the clinical use of medications. General areas of research include quality use of medicines, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Sue supervises a number of postgraduate students and is actively involved in innovation in the pharmacy profession, pushing the professional boundaries. She is committed to enhancing the role of the health care team in optimising consumer health outcomes.
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Sue Tett is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Research interests
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Clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Many projects being undertaken to define better dosing options to give improved patient outcomes - eg. in people who have received organ transplants (tacrolimus, mycophenolate, sirolimus) or who need other immunosuppressants (eg. leflunomide in people with rheumatoid arthritis).
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Quality use of Medicines
Numerous projects designed to improve how medicines are used - particular interests in health care teams, including consumers; rural health; medication use and misuse and international comparisons of prescription medication use
Works
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2007
Journal Article
Cox-2 inhibitor influence on non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAIDs) and paracetamol use in 6 countries
Barozzi, N. and Tett, S. E. (2007). Cox-2 inhibitor influence on non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAIDs) and paracetamol use in 6 countries. Pharmacoepidemiology And Drug Safety, 16 (s2), S80-S80. doi: 10.1002/pds.1461
2007
Conference Publication
Pain Assessment - Not Just A Score
Pulver, L., Taylor, D. and Tett, S. (2007). Pain Assessment - Not Just A Score. SHPA 28th Federal Conference 2007, Convention Centre, Sydney Australia, 8 - 11 November 2007.
2007
Conference Publication
Doctor, Pharmacist and Consumer Perceptions of Prescription Medicine Sample Packs – Present and Future
Kyle, G., Tett, S. and Nissen, L. (2007). Doctor, Pharmacist and Consumer Perceptions of Prescription Medicine Sample Packs – Present and Future. Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Annual Conference, Manly, Sydney, 8-11 December 2007. Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association.
2007
Conference Publication
A comparison of benzodiazepine and related drug use in Nova Scotia, Canada and Australia
Tett, S. E., Smith, A. J., Sketris, I., Cooke, C., Gardner, D. and Kisely, S. A. (2007). A comparison of benzodiazepine and related drug use in Nova Scotia, Canada and Australia. 4th Canadian Therapeutics Congress, Halifax, Canada, 27-30 May, 2007. Hamilton, Canada: Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
2007
Conference Publication
Is there an association between the range of benzodiazepines available and the quality of prescribing? An international comparison
Kisely, Steve, Smith, Alesha, Cooke, Charmaine, Tett, Susan, Sketris, Ingrid and Gardner, David (2007). Is there an association between the range of benzodiazepines available and the quality of prescribing? An international comparison. 23rd International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management, Quebec City, Canada, 19 - 22 August 2007. UK: Bell and Bain Ltd..
2007
Conference Publication
Is there an association between the range of benzodiazepines available and the quality of prescribing? An international comparison
Kisely, Steve, Smith, Alesha, Cooke, Charmaine, Tett, Susan, Sketris, Ingrid and Gardner, David (2007). Is there an association between the range of benzodiazepines available and the quality of prescribing? An international comparison. 23rd International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk Management, Quebec, Canada, 19- 22 August 2007. CHICHESTER: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/pds.1461
2007
Conference Publication
Development of a sufficient design for parameter estimation of fluconazole population pharmacokinetics in HIV patients
Roos, J. F., Tett, S. E., Kirkpatrick, C. M. J. and Duffull, S. B. (2007). Development of a sufficient design for parameter estimation of fluconazole population pharmacokinetics in HIV patients. PAGANZ 07: Population Approach Group in Australia & New Zealand, Singapore, 13-15 February 2007. Population Approach Group in Australia and New Zealand.
2007
Conference Publication
Concordance in conventional and complementary paradigms: A problem-detection study
Feizic, J., Emmerton, L. and Tett, S. (2007). Concordance in conventional and complementary paradigms: A problem-detection study. Annual Conference of the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 8 - 11 December, 2007. Australian Pharmaceutical Science Association.
2007
Journal Article
Clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of mycophenolate in solid organ transplant recipients
Staatz, Christine E. and Tett, Susan E. (2007). Clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of mycophenolate in solid organ transplant recipients. Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 46 (1), 13-58. doi: 10.2165/00003088-200746010-00002
2007
Conference Publication
Prescription Medicine Sample Packs: How Are they Viewed By Professional, Government, Industry and Consumer Organisations?
Kyle, Greg, Tett, Susan and Nissen, Lisa (2007). Prescription Medicine Sample Packs: How Are they Viewed By Professional, Government, Industry and Consumer Organisations?. Annual Conference Of The Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association, Manly Pacific, Sydney, 8-11 December 2007.
2006
Journal Article
Perceptions of the influence of prescription medicine samples on prescribing by family physicians
Hall, Kristine B., Tett, Susan E. and Nissen, Lisa M. (2006). Perceptions of the influence of prescription medicine samples on prescribing by family physicians. Medical Care, 44 (4), 383-387. doi: 10.1097/01.mlr.0000204017.71426.53
2006
Journal Article
Drug utilization review across jurisdictions – a reality or still a distant dream?
Pulver, Lisa K. and Tett, Susan E. (2006). Drug utilization review across jurisdictions – a reality or still a distant dream?. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 62 (2), 97-106. doi: 10.1007/s00228-005-0087-6
2006
Conference Publication
Revamped, redeveloped, relaunched...the new QUMmap
Tett, S. E., Roughead, E. E., Monteith, G. R. and Kirkpatrick, C. M. J. (2006). Revamped, redeveloped, relaunched...the new QUMmap. Quality use of medicines: Balancing beliefs, benefits and harms, National Convention Centre, Canberrra, Australia, 7-9 June, 2006. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: National Prescribing Service.
2006
Journal Article
Relationships of tacrolimus pharmacokinetic measures and adverse outcomes in stable adult liver transplant recipients
Dansirikul, C., Staatz, C. E., Duffull, S. B., Taylor, P. J., Lynch, S. V. and Tett, S. E. (2006). Relationships of tacrolimus pharmacokinetic measures and adverse outcomes in stable adult liver transplant recipients. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy And Therapeutics, 31 (1), 17-25. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2006.00697.x
2006
Conference Publication
National quality improvement initiatives - CAPTION and beyond
Wai, A., Horn, F., Mackson, J. M., Maxwell, D. J., Kaye, K. I., McIntosh, K. A., Robertson, M. B., Stanton, L. A., Peterson, G. M., Marwood, A. C., Dollman, W. B., Pulver, L. K., Tett, S. E., Coombes, J., Petrie, A. and Weekes, L. (2006). National quality improvement initiatives - CAPTION and beyond. 4th Australasian Conference on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Melbourne, Australia, 21st - 23rd August, 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Community-acquired pneumonia: Towards improving outcomes nationally. A national quality improvement initiative 'Down Under'
Maxwell, D., Kaye, K. I., McIntosh, K., Robertson, M. B., Stanton, L .A., Peterson, G. M., Marwood, A. C., Dollman, W. B., Pulver, L., Tett, S. E., Coombes, J., Petrie, A. F., Wai, A., Horn, F., Mackson, J. and Weekes, L. M. (2006). Community-acquired pneumonia: Towards improving outcomes nationally. A national quality improvement initiative 'Down Under'. The 23rd International Conference of the International Society for Quality in Health Care, London / QE11 Centre, 22-25 October 2006. UK: ISQua.
2006
Conference Publication
Evaluating how guidelines for replacement therapy were implemented following withdrawal of rofecoxib
Barozzi, N. and Tett, S. E. (2006). Evaluating how guidelines for replacement therapy were implemented following withdrawal of rofecoxib. The National Institute of Clinical Studies Using Evidence: Using, Melbourne, 19-20 October 2006. Melbourne: National Institute of Clinical Studies.
2006
Conference Publication
Spin-offs and bonanzas from Queensland participating in CAPTION
Pulver, L., Coombes, J., Petrie, A. F. and Tett, S. E. (2006). Spin-offs and bonanzas from Queensland participating in CAPTION. Quality Use of Medicines: Balancing Beliefs, Benefits and Harms, Canberra / National Convention Centre, 7-9 June 2006. Canberra: National Prescribing Service Limited.
2006
Conference Publication
Influencing emergency department prescribing in the management of community acquired pneumonia - the CAPTION project
Maxwell, D. J., Kaye, K. I., MacIntosh, K. A., Robertson, M. B., Stanton, L. A., Peterson, G. M., Marwood, A. C., Dollman, W. B., Pulver, L., Tett, S. E., Wai, A. and Mackson, J. (2006). Influencing emergency department prescribing in the management of community acquired pneumonia - the CAPTION project. Australian Society for Antimicrobials 7th Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney / Crowne Plaza, Coogee Beach, 23-25 February 2006. Sydney: Australian Society for Antimicrobials.
2006
Conference Publication
How did rofecoxib withdrawal influence overall non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) and paracetamol prescribing in Australia?
Barozzi, N. and Tett, S. E. (2006). How did rofecoxib withdrawal influence overall non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) and paracetamol prescribing in Australia?. Quality Use of Medicines: Balancing Beliefs, Benefits and Harms, Canberra / National Convention Centre, 7-9 June 2006. Canberra: National Prescribing Service Limited.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Sue Tett is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Towards optimal dosing of new immunosuppressant drugs in solid organ transplants
Improving dosing of immunosuppressant medications in people who have received solid organ transplants. Studies with tacrolimus, mycophenolate or sirolimus can be offered
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International comparisons of medicines use, investigating pharmaceutical policy and other influences on usage
International comparisons of the use of prescription medicines are important to improve the quality use of medicines across different jurisdictions. Lessons learned from one area can be translated into interventions to be applied to improve medicine use across a number of different health care systems
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Factors affecting prescribing and use of medicines, including the influence of various marketing strategies (eg. free prescription medicine samples), the influence of location (eg. rural, remote) and
Many factors are know to affect prescribing and use of medicines. Projects in this area will be designed to investigate specific aspects of these factors eg. effects of remote location, influence of free sample medications etc etc
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Drug usage evaluation across different jurisdictions
Drug usage evaluation, including the feedback, intervention and re-evaluation stages can influence how medicines are prescribed and used. Multicentre studies can have wide ranging influence, and studies across several jurisdictions (eg. hospital/community; public/private) can influence quality use of medicines in sustainable ways across large geographical areas. Projects are offered in the areas, particularly focussing on multi-disciplinary teams and multi-jurisdictional influences
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Population Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of the Newer Immunosuppressant Drug
Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Geographical differences, national and international, in the utilization of the benzodiazepine and antidepressant groups of medicines
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE AND COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) - CONCORDANCE AND PERSPECTIVES OF CONSUMERS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND CAM PRACTITIONERS
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
Use of leflunomide in rheumatoid arthritis
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
Pharmacokinetic studies with sirolimus and tacrolimus
Principal Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
POPULATION PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMOCODYNAMICS OF THE NEW IMMUNOSUPRESSANT DRUGS
Principal Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES: FROM DUE TO RURAL COMMUNITY PHARMACY PRACTICE
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Maree Smith
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating Prediction Methods for Estimating Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate and Prednisolone Exposure Following Adult Kidney Transplantation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christine Staatz
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Individualising immunosuppressant therapy in autoimmune disease to improve patient outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christine Staatz
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Prescription medicine samples and therapy initiation. Developing a best practice system with community pharmacists in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisa Nissen
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
Optimising the assesssment of renal function and determining the renal elimination of drugs using various methodologies
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
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- Clinical pharmacokinetics
- Clinical pharmacy
- Medicine - quality use of
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacy - clinical
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