dispensing errors
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 …
Pharmacists as the second victim
Pharmacists may suffer great harm if they make errors, writes Curtis Ruhnau There has been much talk over recent weeks about pharmacist stress in relation to the National Stress and …
‘If I make an error, am I a good person?’
The stress experienced by pharmacists could mean the profession loses its “best and brightest,” warns one stakeholder “Stress experienced by pharmacists is not a new concept and is in part …
World news wrapup: 6 July 2017
Scottish pharmacy to sell alcohol; US pharmacist jailed for 30 years; second car crashes through Canadian pharmacy window Fife, Scotland: A village pharmacist has been granted approval to sell alcohol …
Most pharmacists want stricter workload limits
Nearly three-quarters of pharmacists would support greater controls on their workload, an AJP poll suggests AJP recently reported on efforts in the US state of Illinois to set caps on …