Credentialed pharmacists come together in Cairns
Credentialed pharmacists and those interested in this growing area of practice have a new opportunity to tackle the issues, writes Sarah Gillespie Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural Pharmaceutical …
Climate change is impacting all hayfever sufferers – but especially children1
Unpredictable weather patterns are increasing in Australia due to climate change.2,3 Higher temperatures and rising levels of carbon dioxide are resulting in longer pollen seasons and increased pollen production.4,5 With …
Maintaining professional boundaries: A reminder for pharmacists
Meridian Lawyers has collaborated with PDL to prepare an article about professional boundaries and the types of conduct that are likely to be the subject of complaint to regulators. …
Medicinal cannabis
The prescribing and supply of medicinal cannabis is a rapidly expanding area of practice in Australia With this emerging field comes the need for comprehensive risk management considerations and strategies …
Let me entertain you!
What exactly are entertainment expenses? Victoria Le from Peak Strategies looks into the tax rules around employee entertainment Discover the Joys of the Festive Season Can you believe it? We’re …
Off-label prescribing: obligations, responsibilities and risk mitigation
PDL has some advice on off-label prescribing and their role in promoting the appropriate and safe use of these medicines Off-label prescribing occurs when a medication is used for a …
Mounjaro update
From single use vials, to explaining off-label prescribing and educating patients on administration, PDL has some advice on Mounjaro In recent weeks, the PDL Professional Officers have received a number …
November MIMS Update
We look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, indications and contraindications New Products Andexanet alfa (Andexxa) is a recombinant form of human factor …
Reporting culture
A culture focusing on patient safety is essential, and the reporting of errors, near misses and concerns is a critical part of this. PDL has some tips for building a …
Pollen allergy in the era of climate change: implications for allergic rhinitis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently stated in a news article that ‘climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity’,1 and with this in mind, it is …
The valuation impact
What impact is 60 day dispensing starting to have on pharmacy valuations? John Thornett provides the latest news from the front line It’s about time I gave you an …
Navigating uncertainty and opportunity
Insights from pharmacy bankers on the changing situation faced by the sector Frank Sirianni, management consultant, Medici Capital (www.medici.com.au) says in the ever-evolving landscape of pharmacy businesses in Australia, staying …