Is there a pollen season in Australia?
1 in 5 Australians suffer from allergic rhinitis, and for many, airborne pollen is a common trigger.1 Pollen is a fine powder produced by the male flowers of seed plants. …
‘I was not okay:’ burnout expert
Dr Karlee Johnston opens up about her own experience with burnout, and how a colleague started a difficult but vital conversation Recently, I have been talking to different health professional …
Embracing Artificial Intelligence: beyond the hype
While many in pharmacy are sceptical, or even scared, about the rise of artificial intelligence, Robert Sztar says it should be able to improve many aspects of business management Scrolling …
New features in SafeScript
As of 16 August, SafeScript has introduced updated features designed to enhance the user experience The update that relates to pharmacists is the improved visibility of high-risk messages which now …
UTI service mandatory directory listing
Pharmacies in NSW providing a UTI service must meet the requirements of the authority Under this authority, pharmacies are required to maintain an up-to-date UTI service listing on the National …
Practice precautions in simple and complex compounding
The Pharmacy Board of Australia’s revised Guidelines on compounding of medicines is a timely reminder of the responsibilities of pharmacists when compounding, says PDL The guidelines will take effect from …
8CPA…. now what?
What are the next steps for pharmacy owners and managers now the 8CPA is signed off? Sarah Rendell from Peak Strategies explores some of the options Over the past month …
Would your customers on GLP-1 RAs for weight loss benefit from nutrition support?
Reduced Appetite: Implications and Nutritional Considerations Eating a balanced diet during GLP-1 RA therapy is important to ensure sufficient nutritional intake. The appetite-suppressing effects of GLP-1 RAs can lead to …
WHAT IS UC-II® COLLAGEN?
UC-II® Collagen is a novel form of undenatured type II collagen, the type of collagen found in cartilage. It is made by a patented manufacturing process designed to preserve is …
NSW pharmacist update
Information from the Pharmaceutical Services Unit (PSU) The PDL Professional Officers often receive enquiries relating to the validity of psychostimulant prescriptions written for NSW patients. The Pharmaceutical Services …
Notice of 2024 Director elections
Election of PDL Directors to the National Board The following vacancies will occur as of the date of the next Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday, 17 October …
Queensland regulatory updates
New opportunities and changes continue for Queensland pharmacists, and PDL would like to remind Qld-based members of these changes for the benefit of patients and pharmacists Qld community pharmacy pilots …