Overview
Background
Associate Professor Treasure McGuire graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology) from the University of Queensland UQ). She also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and Graduate Certificate in Higher Education at UQ. In 2005, she completed her PhD in the School of Population Health, UQ, entitled Consumer medicines call centres: a medication liaison model of pharmaceutical care.
She held a conjoint appointment between the School of Pharmacy, UQ and Mater Pharmacy, Mater Health, South East Queensland between 1996 and December 2022. She was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in 2006, Associate Professor, Clinical in 2021 and since 2023 Honorary Associate Professor. Treasure also holds a conjoint appointment between Mater and the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University as Associate Professor of Pharmacology. In her clinical role at Mater, she is Assistant Director of Pharmacy (Practice and Development). At UQ, she coordinated a graduate clinical pharmacy course within the Master of Clinical Pharmacy program for over a decade. In 2016, this program received a UQ Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Team Award for Programs that Enhance Learning and in 2017 a citation in the University of Queensland Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Treasure’s research is translational, focusing on patient centred-care and quality use of medicines in the domains of medicines information, evidence-based practice, medication safety, reproductive health, complementary medicines, communicable diseases and interprofessional education. She is a Emeritus Fellow of the Australasian College of Pharmacy, Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and Foundation Fellow, Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy. In recognition of her services to medicines information, she received the Lilly International Fellowship in Hospital Pharmacy and the Bowl of Hygeia of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. In 2015, she was the recipient of the Sr Eileen Pollard Medal (Mater Research-UQ) for excellence in incorporating research into clinical care provision.
Availability
- Dr Treasure McGuire is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Certificate, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Women's health
particularly medicines use in pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Consumer health and medicines information seeking behaviour
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Complementary medicines
Use, evidence of efficacy and safety
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Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance
medication use and safety
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Interprofessional education
Research impacts
Associate Professor Treasure McGuire has a record of national achievement in clinical research: Lilly International Hospital Pharmacy Fellowship (1983), Sandoz Research Fellowship (1993), and Sr Eileen Pollard Medal for excellence in incorporating research into clinical care provision (Mater Research-UQ, 2015). Between 1995 and 2012, she transitioned innovative pharmacist-demonstration projects into national, medicines call centres, supporting over 200,000 consumer help-seeking events and delivering $4.5 millio funding from professional stakeholders to support these quality use of medicines activities. Her related PhD provided strategic opportunities to increase the consumer voice in health decision-making (27 peer-reviewed papers, 58 conference papers as research lead).
In 2012, her evidence-based collaborative was awarded a NHMRC-CRE grant, ‘Minimising Antibiotic Resistance for Acute Respiratory Infections’ ($2.5 million over 5 years). I led pragmatic research matching antibiotic pack size with guideline duration of use and evaluated antimicrobial stewardship interventions. Opportunities followed: TGA initiatives (removal of repeats from commonly prescribed antibiotics), 2017 HABS Faculty Research Collaboration Seeding Grant success, and seven Cochrane systematic reviews.
The quality and impact of Treasure’s work is evident through publication in international recognised outlets: over 90 peer-reviewed papers (23 as first author), 26 book chapters/e-modules, and 134 conference presentations. She has developed a growing pharmacy workforce with research skills, integral to their professional development. Whilst securing modest funding (≈$750,000) for practice-based research as primary investigator, her co-investigator grants exceed $3 million. However, Treasure’s key achievement is that her research continues to inform practice change in healthcare delivery and medicines use.
Works
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2015
Journal Article
Pregnant women taking antidepressants shouldn’t panic about birth defect claims
McGuire, Treasure (2015, 07 09). Pregnant women taking antidepressants shouldn’t panic about birth defect claims
2015
Journal Article
Self-medication for cough and the common cold: Information needs of consumers
Kloosterboer, Sanne Maartje, McGuire, Treasure, Deckx, Laura, Moses, Geraldine, Verheij, Theo and van Driel, Mieke (2015). Self-medication for cough and the common cold: Information needs of consumers. Australian Family Physician, 44 (7), 497-501.
2015
Journal Article
Your questions about complementary medicines answered: fish oil
Kreijkamp-Kaspers, Sanne, McGuire, Treasure, Bedford, Suzanne, Loadsman, Peter, Pirotta, Marie, Moses, Geraldine and van Driel, Mieke (2015). Your questions about complementary medicines answered: fish oil. Australian Family Physician, 44 (7), 469-470.
2015
Journal Article
Your questions about complementary medicines answered
Kreijkamp-Kaspers, Sanne, McGuire, Treasure, Bedford, Suzanne, Loadsman, Peter, Pirotta, Marie, Moses, Geraldine and van Driel, Mieke (2015). Your questions about complementary medicines answered. Australian Family Physician, 44 (6), 373-374.
2015
Journal Article
Common harms from amoxicillin: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials for any indication
Gillies, Malcolm, Ranakusuma, Anggi, Hoffmann, Tammy, Thorning, Sarah, McGuire, Treasure, Glasziou, Paul and Del Mar, Christopher (2015). Common harms from amoxicillin: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials for any indication. CMAJ, 187 (1), E21-E31. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.140848
2015
Conference Publication
Is this safe for my baby? A call centre analysis
Stephens, A., Brodribb, W., McGuire, T. M. and Deckx, L. (2015). Is this safe for my baby? A call centre analysis. 3rd Queensland Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Symposium Quality and Safety: Evidence into Practice, Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, 17 July 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Community pharmacist practices, attitudes, recommendations, information and education needs for herbal and nutrient complementary medicines for weight loss
Taing, Meng-Wong, Tan, Eunice Tze Xin, Williams, Gail M., Clavarino, Alexandra M. and McGuire, Treasure M. (2015). Community pharmacist practices, attitudes, recommendations, information and education needs for herbal and nutrient complementary medicines for weight loss. APSA-ASCEPT Joint Scientific Meeting 2015, Hobart, Tas, Australia, 29 November - 2 December 2015. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.05.088
2015
Conference Publication
What do consumers want to know about drugs (medication and lifestyle) in their pregnancy journey?
Pijpers, E.L., McGuire, T.M., Kreijkamp-Kaspers, S., Deckx, L., Brodribb, W. and van Driel, M. (2015). What do consumers want to know about drugs (medication and lifestyle) in their pregnancy journey? . APSA ASCEPT Joint Scientific Meeting, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 29 November - 2 December 2015.
2015
Book Chapter
Corticosteroids
McGuire, T. M. (2015). Corticosteroids. Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook. edited by L. Sansom. Canberra, Australia: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
2015
Conference Publication
What do consumers want to know about drugs (medication and lifestyle) in their pregnancy journey?
Pipjers, E., McGuire, T.M., Kreijkamp-Kaspers, S., Deckx, L., Brodribb, W. and van Driel, M.L. (2015). What do consumers want to know about drugs (medication and lifestyle) in their pregnancy journey? . 3rd Queensland Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Symposium Quality and Safety: Evidence into Practice, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17 July 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
What do consumers want to know about drugs (medication and lifestyle) in their pregnancy journey?
Pijpers, E. L., McGuire, T. M., Kreijkamp-Kaspers, S., Deckx, L., Brodribb, W. and van Driel, M. L. (2015). What do consumers want to know about drugs (medication and lifestyle) in their pregnancy journey?. Proceedings of the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA) and the Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT) Joint Scientific Meeting, Hobart, Tasmania, 29 November-2 December 2015. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.05.053
2015
Journal Article
Your questions about complementary medicines answered: Glucosamine
Kreijkamp-Kaspers, Sanne, McGuire, Treasure, Bedford, Suzanne, Loadsman, Peter, Pirotta, Marie, Moses, Geraldine and van Driel, Mieke (2015). Your questions about complementary medicines answered: Glucosamine. Australian Family Physician, 44 (6), 376-377.
2015
Conference Publication
What do health consumers want to know about childhood vaccination?
Mus, M., Deckx, L, Kreijkamp-Kaspers, S. M., McGuire, T. M. and van Driel, M. L. (2015). What do health consumers want to know about childhood vaccination?. Queensland Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Symposium Quality and Safety: Evidence into Practice, Brisbane, Australia, 17 July 2015.
2014
Journal Article
Consumers’ questions about antipsychotic medication: revealing safety concerns and the silent voices of young men
Weersink, Rianne A., Taxis, Katja, McGuire, Treasure M. and van Driel Mieke L. (2014). Consumers’ questions about antipsychotic medication: revealing safety concerns and the silent voices of young men. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 50 (5), 725-733. doi: 10.1007/s00127-014-1005-y
2014
Conference Publication
Medication use in children: what do consumers really want to know?
McGuire, T. M. (2014). Medication use in children: what do consumers really want to know?. Australasian Pharmaceutical Sciences Association Conference, Queenland University of Technology, Brisbane, 5-7 December 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
Dopamine agonists: time pattern of adverse effects reporting in Australia
Hollingworth, Samantha A., McGuire, Treasure, Pache, David and Eadie, Mervyn J. (2014). Dopamine agonists: time pattern of adverse effects reporting in Australia. 30th Anniversary International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk Management, Taipei, Taiwan, 24-27 October 2014. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1002/pds.3701
2013
Journal Article
The role of pharmacy in pre-conception planning: practice pointers from mystery shopping
MacFarlane, Brett and McGuire, Treasure M. (2013). The role of pharmacy in pre-conception planning: practice pointers from mystery shopping. Australian Journal of Pharmacy, 94 (1121), 78-81.
2013
Journal Article
Sleeping pills and quality of wake time: the missing link
Khan, Sohil A., McGuire, Treasure M. and Heussler, Helen S. (2013). Sleeping pills and quality of wake time: the missing link. Journal of Sleep Disorders and Therapy, 2 (6), 1000138.1-1000138.4. doi: 10.4172/2167-0277.1000138
2013
Journal Article
A hitchhiker's guide to decision support: Providing answers to clinical questions
McGuire, Treasure M. (2013). A hitchhiker's guide to decision support: Providing answers to clinical questions. Australian Journal of Pharmacy, 94 (1120), 77-79.
2013
Journal Article
Case-based interprofessional education: an evaluation of students’ learning experiences
Nitz, J., Davidson, B., McGuire, T. and Fox-Young, S. (2013). Case-based interprofessional education: an evaluation of students’ learning experiences. Focus on Health Professional Education, 15 (1), 25-35.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Treasure McGuire is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Addressing early discontinuation of antidepressant treatment from a patient and health care professional perspective
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Maria Donald, Dr Sam Hollingworth
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Dynamics of patient-based benefit-risk assessment and information seeking for medication decision-making in chronic disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Helen Benham, Dr Sam Hollingworth
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Off-label metformin in gestational diabetes: a mixed-method analysis of pharmacist and stakeholder perceptions of collaboration and practice
Associate Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Evolving management of menopausal symptoms in Australian women: Response to evidence changes about hormone therapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sam Hollingworth
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Treasure McGuire directly for media enquiries about:
- complementary medicines
- consumer medicines help seeking behaviour
- interprofessional education
- medication safety
- pharmacovigilance
- toxicology
- women's health
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