PDL Practice Alert
Remaining vigilant – tips on detecting fraudulent prescriptions
The PDL Professional Officers have previously provided guidance on detecting forged prescriptions and wish to raise awareness that fraudulent prescriptions continue to be identified in incidents reported to PDL Members …
Incident reports involving children
Why children are uniquely at risk? PDL notes children are involved in almost one-in-10 incident reports it receives Children are not simply small adults; their distinct physiological characteristics, dependence on …
Changes to Qld pharmacists prescribing and medicines management services
In its latest alert, PDL has advice for pharmacists in Queensland with an interest in the newly-extended prescribing scope of practice project Changes were made to the Extended Practice Authority …
How pop-up warnings protect pharmacists and patients
Pharmacists navigate demanding workdays filled with frequent interruptions and competing priorities, PDL says In such a fast-paced environment, it’s understandable how pop-up warnings during dispensing can be overlooked or quickly …
Vaccination reminder for flu season
With the flu season here, now is a good time to review your vaccination service to ensure staff training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and resources are up to date, says …
Administration of vaccines by pharmacists in South Australia
PDL has some advice for pharmacists providing vaccination services in South Australia South Australian pharmacists trained to vaccinate can now administer any vaccine to patients in line with the Australian …
NSW Health vaccine storage and cold chain audits
Pharmacies participating in the NIPVIP program are being reminded of their obligations relating to vaccine storage On behalf of NSW Health, local Public Health Units (PHUs) may carry out random …
Medicinal cannabis risk mitigation
Medicinal cannabis is still an emerging part of pharmacy practice… PDL has some tips and advice based on recent incident reports and professional practice enquiries There has been an increase …
Extended scope of practice reminder
PDL has a reminder to NSW pharmacists and pharmacy owners about extended scope of practice With many pharmacies now offering extended scope of practice services across NSW, it is important …
Be aware or beware of wrong patient errors – a reminder
Pharmacists urged to reflect on incidents and near misses by PDL, after inquiries regarding wrong-patient errors With the busy season behind us, and many pharmacists returning to their regular routines, …
RSV protection under NIP
With the new RSV vaccine for pregnant women about to become available, PDL has some advice for pharmacists providing vaccination services From 3 February 2025, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …
Mandatory ScriptCheckWA registration and changes to the medicines and poisons regulations
Registration with ScriptCheckWA will be mandatory by 12 June 2025 for all health practitioners who prescribe or dispense a Monitored Medicine ScriptCheckWA will show all prescriptions dispensed at pharmacies in …