PDL Practice Alert
Tasmanian pharmacist OCP resupply initiative commences 1 July 2024
From 1 July 2024, pharmacists in Tasmania can offer resupply of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) without a doctor’s prescription to individuals who meet specific criteria. This service is inclusive …
Providing a UTI service: what NSW pharmacists need to know
From 1 June 2024, NSW pharmacists who meet certain conditions can provide treatment for UTIs to eligible patients The UTI component of the NSW Pharmacy Trial ceased on 31 May …
I’ve just received an Ahpra notification: What now?
PDL offers some advice – and breaks down some misconceptions – about receiving a notification from the regulator When pharmacists receive regulatory notifications, a range of common misconceptions can cloud …
WA community pharmacy OCP resupply pilot
From 28 May 2024, pharmacists in Western Australia can supply women who meet certain criteria with a resupply of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) without a doctor’s prescription Pharmacists who …
Navigating the pitfalls of social media
It’s an integral part of our professional and personal lives, but for health professionals, it also has its hazards. PDL advises on use of social media… Social media has become …
SA community pharmacy OCP resupply service
From 6 May 2024, pharmacists in South Australia can provide women who meet certain criteria with a resupply of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) without a doctor’s prescription It is …
PDL advice on reporting culture
The safety of a pharmacist’s patients should always be front of mind. Beyond a pharmacist’s clinical expertise, the culture within our healthcare settings significantly impacts patient outcomes One crucial aspect …
PDL appoints two new professional officers
PDL has announced the appointment of Kylie Neville and Dr Simone Henriksen as professional officers, joining Gary West, Jess Hadley and Naomi Lim Neville and Henriksen will work closely with …
UTI service to start in SA
For South Australian pharmacists about to start participating, there are lessons to be learned from UTI services around the country, writes PDL Beginning on 1 March 2024, South Australian pharmacists …
Tasmanian UTI pilot set to start
With the Tasmanian pilot to go live on 1 March, PDL has some advice Tasmanian pharmacists may be aware of the Tasmanian Community Pharmacy Program, scheduled to go live on …
Mitigating risks of the Opioid Therapy Program
PDL has some advice on common incidents involving the Opioid Therapy Program, following last year’s changes Pharmacists have admirably navigated the changes to the provision of the Opioid Therapy Program …
Administering medicines by injection
PDL offers some timely advice on some of the risks and areas to focus on when administering medicines by injection In recent years, the pharmacy profession has seen significant expansion …