Unauthorised filming in pharmacies – managing risks to staff, privacy and professional practice
PDL professional officers have received incident reports involving disruptive behaviour and unauthorised recording from patients within pharmacy premises These incidents can occur unexpectedly and often leave staff feeling distressed, intimidated, …
Getting tough on allergies
Allertine (bilastine 20mg) offers symptom relief within one hour that lasts for up to 24 hours. It is the latest second generation antihistamine to be launched in Australia. Allertine is …
Product news for August 2026
New Telfast 6–11 years tablets The Telfast 6–11 Years 30mg mini tablets is a smaller, entry level tablet to help children transition from Oral Liquid for kids to tablets. These …
Forgeries, identity fraud and patient misrepresentation
Fraudulent prescriptions, identity fraud and patient misrepresentation are not always easy to detect. PDL recommends you pause and assess before you dispense The Pharmacy Council of New South Wales Stakeholder …
Are you refit ready?
What does it really take to renovate, expand or relocate a pharmacy? Workflow and layout design specialists Marta Stybowski and Lisa Keen explore the necessary steps for achieving a successful …
The clause in your employment contract that is about to stop working
AP Group senior lawyer Rohan Murray looks at how proposed legislation is likely to impact non-compete clauses in employment contracts Most business owners have a non-compete clause sitting in their …
Allergic rhinitis: essential information for better patient care
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is common, affecting one in five Australians.1 AR not only affects wellbeing through bothersome nasal symptoms, but also impacts quality of life.2 Professor Richard Harvey, (Rhinologist, ENT …
Allergic rhinitis and the impact on daily life
Takeaway messages Allergic rhinitis is associated with diminished quality of life and impaired performance.2,13 Allergic rhinitis is often misdiagnosed and mismanaged,2,6,7 so increased focus on the differential diagnosis and assessing the …
Optimal allergic rhinitis management: the role of the Pharmacist
Takeaway messages Patients are not considering the impact of Allergic Rhinitis (AR) on daily living and sleep, therefore they are underestimating the severity of AR1-3 Most AR symptoms are moderate …
Allergic rhinitis and the impact on Asthma
Takeaway messages Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma are linked inflammatory airway conditions.1, 2 Co-existence of AR and asthma is associated with poorer asthma control and increased risk of asthma-related hospitalisations.2 …
Myth busting allergic rhinitis: the truth about allergies
There are many misconceptions about allergic rhinitis (AR) and Professor Richard Harvey addresses the more common myths. 1 minute snapshot Myth: Allergic rhinitis is just a trivial condition Allergic …
Product news for July 2026
New serum for blemish-prone skin Cetaphil Blemish Purifying Serum is a lightweight serum clinically proven to reduce blemishes from day 3 and help prevent breakouts.1 Formulated with 0.5% salicylic acid, …