Emeritus Professor Sue Tett
Emeritus Professor

Sue Tett

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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.

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Fields of research

Health Sciences Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), University of Sydney
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney

Research interests

  • 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).

  • 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

Search Professor Sue Tett’s works on UQ eSpace

309 works between 1985 and 2020
All (309) Journal Article (163) Book Chapter (3) Conference Publication (135) Book (5) Other Outputs (3)

121 - 140 of 309 works

2006

Conference Publication

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescription in relation to the prescribing of gastroprotective drugs in Australia

Barozzi, N. and Tett, S. E. (2006). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescription in relation to the prescribing of gastroprotective drugs in Australia. 22nd International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management, Lisbon, Portugal, 24-27 August 2006. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/pds.1295

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescription in relation to the prescribing of gastroprotective drugs in Australia

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.

Revamped, redeveloped, relaunched...the new QUMmap

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

Relationships of tacrolimus pharmacokinetic measures and adverse outcomes in stable adult liver transplant recipients

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.

National quality improvement initiatives - CAPTION and beyond

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.

Community-acquired pneumonia: Towards improving outcomes nationally. A national quality improvement initiative 'Down Under'

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.

Evaluating how guidelines for replacement therapy were implemented following withdrawal of rofecoxib

2005

Journal Article

Consumer involvement in quality use of medicines (QUM) projects - lessons from Australia

Kirkpatrick, Carl M. J., Roughead, Elizabeth E., Monteith, Gregory R. and Tett, Susan E. (2005). Consumer involvement in quality use of medicines (QUM) projects - lessons from Australia. BMC Health Services Research, 5 (1) 75, 75.1-75.7. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-5-75

Consumer involvement in quality use of medicines (QUM) projects - lessons from Australia

2005

Journal Article

Population pharmacokinetics of mycophenolic acid during the first week after renal transplantation

Staatz, Christine E., Duffull, Stephen B., Kiberd, Bryce, Fraser, Albert D. and Tett, Susan E. (2005). Population pharmacokinetics of mycophenolic acid during the first week after renal transplantation. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 61 (7), 507-516. doi: 10.1007/s00228-005-0927-4

Population pharmacokinetics of mycophenolic acid during the first week after renal transplantation

2005

Journal Article

Quantifying the use of the statin antilipemic drugs: Comparisons and contrasts between Nova Scotia, Canada, and Queensland, Australia

Cooke, C., Nissen, L. M., Sketris, I. S. and Tett, S. E. (2005). Quantifying the use of the statin antilipemic drugs: Comparisons and contrasts between Nova Scotia, Canada, and Queensland, Australia. Clinical Therapeutics, 27 (4), 497-508. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2005.04.009

Quantifying the use of the statin antilipemic drugs: Comparisons and contrasts between Nova Scotia, Canada, and Queensland, Australia

2005

Journal Article

Impact of mycophenolate mofetil loading on drug exposure in the early posttransplant period

Kiberd, B., Puthenparumpil, J. J., Fraser, A., Tett, S. E. and Lawen, J. (2005). Impact of mycophenolate mofetil loading on drug exposure in the early posttransplant period. Transplantation Proceedings, 37 (5), 2320-2323. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.03.059

Impact of mycophenolate mofetil loading on drug exposure in the early posttransplant period

2005

Conference Publication

Use of non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), COX-2 inhibitors (COX-2) and paracetamol

Barozzi, N. and Tett, S.E. (2005). Use of non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), COX-2 inhibitors (COX-2) and paracetamol. Joint Meeting of ASCEPT and APSA, Melbourne, 4-7 Dec. 2005. Australia: Australasian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacologists & Toxicologists.

Use of non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), COX-2 inhibitors (COX-2) and paracetamol

2005

Journal Article

Mycophenolic acid pharmacokinetics and related outcomes early after renal transplant

Atcheson, Bronwyn A., Taylor, Paul J., Mudge, David W., Johnson, David W., Hawley, Carmel M., Campbell, Scott B., Isbel, Nicole M., Pillans, Peter I. and Tett, Susan E. (2005). Mycophenolic acid pharmacokinetics and related outcomes early after renal transplant. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 59 (3), 271-280. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2004.02235.x

Mycophenolic acid pharmacokinetics and related outcomes early after renal transplant

2005

Conference Publication

Influences on the prescribing of new drugs in rural and urban Queensland: The example of COX-2 inhibitors

Behan, K., Cutts, C. and Tett, S. E. (2005). Influences on the prescribing of new drugs in rural and urban Queensland: The example of COX-2 inhibitors. The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia 27th Federal Conference, Brisbane, 10-13 Nov. 2005. Brisbane: Event Planners Australia.

Influences on the prescribing of new drugs in rural and urban Queensland: The example of COX-2 inhibitors

2005

Journal Article

Motivations and perceived influences on rural and urban general practitioners when prescribing conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or COX-2 inhibitors

Behan, K., Cutts, C. and Tett, S. E. (2005). Motivations and perceived influences on rural and urban general practitioners when prescribing conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or COX-2 inhibitors. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy And Therapeutics, 30 (4), 337-343. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2005.00648.x

Motivations and perceived influences on rural and urban general practitioners when prescribing conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or COX-2 inhibitors

2005

Conference Publication

Population pharmacokinetics: A way forward for optimal dosage prediction in children

Tett, S. E. (2005). Population pharmacokinetics: A way forward for optimal dosage prediction in children. 10th International Congress of Pediatric Laboratory Medicine, Singapore, 3-6 Sept. 2005. Singapore: IAPLM.

Population pharmacokinetics: A way forward for optimal dosage prediction in children

2005

Journal Article

Do rural consumers expect a prescription from their GP visit? Investigation of patients' expectations for a prescription and doctors' prescribing decisions in rural Australia

Cutts, C. and Tett, S.E. (2005). Do rural consumers expect a prescription from their GP visit? Investigation of patients' expectations for a prescription and doctors' prescribing decisions in rural Australia. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 13 (1), 43-50. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1854.2004.00644.x

Do rural consumers expect a prescription from their GP visit? Investigation of patients' expectations for a prescription and doctors' prescribing decisions in rural Australia

2005

Conference Publication

Cystatin C to estimate renal function: A meta-analysis

Roos, J. F., Doust, J., Tett, S.E. and Kirkpatrick, C. M. J. (2005). Cystatin C to estimate renal function: A meta-analysis. Joint Meeting of ASCEPT and APSA, Melbourne, 4-7 Dec. 2005. Australia: Australasian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacologists & Toxicologists.

Cystatin C to estimate renal function: A meta-analysis

2005

Journal Article

Uptake of new drugs in rural and urban areas of Queensland, Australia: the example of COX-2 inhibitors

Behan, K., Cutts, C. and Tett, S. E. (2005). Uptake of new drugs in rural and urban areas of Queensland, Australia: the example of COX-2 inhibitors. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 61 (1), 55-58. doi: 10.1007/s00228-004-0865-6

Uptake of new drugs in rural and urban areas of Queensland, Australia: the example of COX-2 inhibitors

2005

Journal Article

Pharmacokinetic considerations relating to tacrolimus dosing in the elderly

Staatz, C. E. and Tett, S. E. (2005). Pharmacokinetic considerations relating to tacrolimus dosing in the elderly. Drugs & Aging, 22 (7), 541-557. doi: 10.2165/00002512-200522070-00001

Pharmacokinetic considerations relating to tacrolimus dosing in the elderly

2005

Conference Publication

Consumers on the map: Australia's QUM map

Tett, S. E., Roughead, E. E., Monteith, G. R. and Kirkpatrick, C. M. J. (2005). Consumers on the map: Australia's QUM map. The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia 27th Federal Conference, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 10-13 November, 2005. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: Event Planners Australia.

Consumers on the map: Australia's QUM map

Past funding

  • 2014 - 2015
    Fun 'n fitness: Evaluation of the Churches of Christ in Queensland Falls Prevention Exercise Program for its Aged Care Residents
    Churches of Christ in Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Designing optimal dosing regimens for immunosuppressant medications
    Queensland Pharmacy Research Trust
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Utilisation review of Ezetimibe
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Safety and quality of medication use - can this be improved through understanding/building on health professional networks
    The JO and JR Wicking Trust
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    QUMmap and website
    Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Uni of Southampton Evaluation of Nurse & Pharmacist Prescribing
    University of Southampton
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2013
    Commercial influences on community pharmacist recommendations and their impact on patient's quality use of medicines
    Pharmacists Board of Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    QUMmap and Website June 2008
    Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Improved patient outcomes through dosage individualisation of the newer immunosuppressant drugs
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Pilot study to include community pharmacies in distribution of prescription medicine starter packs
    Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2007
    Prescription medicine samples and therapy initiation: developing a best practice system with community pharmacists in Australia
    Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Understanding and Improving Prescribing Practice
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Maintenance and Promotion of the QUMMAP
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2011
    Multicentre Drug Use Evaluation and other quality use of medicines activities in hospitals
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    National Strategy for Quality Use of Medicines
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant_HLTH_Pharmacy
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Multi-centre drug use evaluation in hospitals
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Rural Community Pharmacists Integrating Care for People With Complex Health Needs
    Pharmacy Guild of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Rural community pharmacists integrating care for people with complex health needs.
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    The Maintenance and promotion of the quality use of medicines mapping project website.
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Community pharmacists providing clinical services for dispensing doctors and depot pharmacies in rural Queensland - telepharmacy
    Pharmacy Guild of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies of the newer immunosuppressants
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Appropriate prescriptyion of ipratropium bromide, including route of administration, both in hospital and on discharge
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Quality Use of Medicines Research
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Pharmacists assisting GP's in the co-ordination of care for complex needs patients in rural and remote areas
    Pharmacy Guild of Australia
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Population pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and dosage prediction for tacrolimus
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1999
    The use of therapeutic flags to highlight potentially inappropriate prescribing in the elderley
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 2000
    Quality use of medication, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and optimal dose prediction
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Fluconazole renal elimination processes in HIV infection and iatrogenic immunosuppression
    NHMRC Project Grant - HIV/AIDS (CARG)
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1996
    Rational therapy of rheumatic disease with hydroxychloroquine
    Sterling Pharmaceuticals Pty Limited
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor Sue Tett is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Population Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of the Newer Immunosuppressant Drug

Supervision history

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Emeritus Professor Sue Tett directly for media enquiries about:

  • Clinical pharmacokinetics
  • Clinical pharmacy
  • Medicine - quality use of
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Pharmacy - clinical

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