compounding
Recurring non-compliance: compounding warning
The Victorian Pharmacy Authority says it continues to find cases of complex compounding being undertaken in inappropriate circumstances The VPA highlighted the issue of complex compounding in its latest circular, …
New compounding resources for NSW
A new checklist and guidance for non-sterile complex compounding have been released in NSW The Pharmacy Council of NSW says it is pleased to announce the launch of its Compounding …
10 panel hearings
Authority looks into allegations of ‘serious deficiencies’ including use of expired materials, and warns of recurring non-compliance related to compounding and S8s In June and July this year, the Victorian …
‘Reprehensible’ prescribing to vulnerable patients
A medical practitioner has been found guilty of professional misconduct after prescribing compounded phentermine, diethylpropion and hCG to assist patients with weight loss A Sydney doctor faces potential suspension or …
‘Inappropriate’ compounding leads to cautions, reprimands
Recent inspections have identified pharmacies carrying out complex compounding in breach of guidelines Complex compounding is being undertaken on pharmacy premises that do not meet the requirements of guidelines, the …
Concentration confusion
PDL has issued guidance on the difference between milligrams and millilitres – especially regarding doses for children during the cold season, as well as methadone “The colder weather sees a …
Pharmacy owners reprimanded, cautioned
Dangerous compounding and unhygienic dose administration filling areas are just a selection of reasons why owners were pulled up before recent panel hearings Pharmacy owners have been reprimanded for allowing …
Compounding a growing issue
The Pharmacy Council of NSW says it has dealt with a growing number of complaints relating to compounded preparations in the last few years As a result, it has opened …
‘Contaminated, deficient, deadly drugs’
Five more people have been convicted on federal charges relating to the deadly 2012 fungal meningitis case in the United States US Attorney Andrew E. Lelling’s office has released a …
Poll: Do you do compounding in your pharmacy?
And if so, what do you know about non-sterile compounding of medicines? Compounding is the arm of pharmacy that involves preparing personalised medications for patients. Marina Holt, Education and Training …
Could compounding be a cost solution?
A specialist pharmacist is calling on the government to consider modern compounding as part of the solution to the cost of orphan drugs Gold Coast pharmacist Matthew Bellgrove has highlighted that …
The week in review
This week saw one of the most talked-about changes in pharmacy history finally take place: low-dose codeine is now Prescription Only The mainstream media reported extensively on the upschedule, with …