dispensing errors
The importance of saying sorry
PDL has issued guidance on how, and whether, a pharmacist should apologise to an unhappy patient “Sooner or later most pharmacists can expect to be presented with a complaint,” PDL …
The most common vaccine incident reports
PDL has issued a practice alert on the topic of vaccinations, giving a number of examples of incorrect supply “Vaccinations are a hot topic as the influenza season fast approaches,” …
Team dispensing: who is responsible?
When a pharmacist dispenses carbimazole instead of carbamazepine, where does responsibility lie? In its latest communication to members, Pharmaceutical Defence Ltd looks at a common case scenario to illustrate how …
World news wrapup: 15 March 2018
Arizona doctors’ offices get prescription drug vending machines; Kansas celebrates drug donation program; UK dispensing error defence imminent Mesa, Arizona: Medavail Technologies has installed Arizona’s first vending machine for medications …
World news wrapup: 8 February 2018
Pharmacists are “easy targets” for crime; pharmacist accuses EC patient of lying about assault; US to crack down on high opioid dispensing pharmacies Ireland: Pharmacists are seen as “easy targets” …
“Some days you would describe the team as being at breaking point.”
Boots staff have shared their concerns about work pressure and staffing levels – but the pharmacy chain says they’re investing in more pharmacists than ever Are pharmacists working for the …
One in ten
One in ten errors reported to PDL involve incidents in the pharmacy where a person receives medication intended for another Consequences include serious harm to the consumer and professional risk …
World news wrapup: 7 December 2017
Pharmacist’s plan to fake his own store’s robbery goes awry; pharmacy in blackmail bomb threat; pharmacists pack heat for protection Ottawa, Canada: A pharmacist has been found guilty of trafficking …
World news wrapup: 16 November 2017
German pharmacist accused of selling cancer drugs with no active ingredient; decriminalisation of dispensing errors moves forward in UK; and more… Bottrop, Germany: A German pharmacist has faced court on …
World news wrapup: 9 November 2017
Pharmacist faces charge of dad’s murder; testicle display slammed; UK woman facing possible death penalty over tramadol tablets Guildford, Surrey: A pharmacist has faced Court on a murder charge after …
World news wrapup: 19 October 2017
NZ pharmacists oppose codeine upschedule; most Zambian pharmacies operating illegally; Chicago moves to reduce script pressure New Zealand: Radio New Zealand has detailed a debate over the potential upscheduling of …
World news wrapup: 12 October 2017
UK pharmacist jailed on terrorism charge; seven-month suspension following dispensing error death; Philippine pharmacists demand justice for slain colleague Nottingham, UK: A Leicester pharmacist has been jailed for six years …