legislation
Pharmacists need scope to manage medicines shortages: Guild
Legislative changes are needed to enable pharmacists to manage ongoing medicines supply shortages effectively, a Guild spokesperson says Governments around the globe are being urged to introduce measures to make …
Legislative changes needed for Shingrix
New legislation needed to enable pharmacists to provide Shingrix shots in four jurisdictions Plans to roll out free shingles vaccines to patients aged 65 years and older through community pharmacies …
Government targets PBS fraud loophole
Pharmacy owners convicted of defrauding the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will no longer be able to retain their Section 90 approval under proposed legislation The National Health Amendment (Effect of …
The impact of COVID-19 on pharmacy legislation and innovative changes
Disasters such as the Covid pandemic often result in innovation… but how did it pertain to pharmacy legislation? These researchers take a look… This article is the second in a …
Unions want to charge non-members for pay deals
Employee pharmacists who are not members of a trade union could face levies to compensate the organisations for negotiating pay deals. With union membership at an all-time low of 12.5 …
Watch: Ask the regulator – Pharmacy Council lifts the lid on the top five issues
Our Pharmacy Council insiders answer your questions on the key areas of complaint to the NSW regulator, and how to prevent regulatory action Caroline Diamantis, pharmacist, pharmacy owner and Pharmacy …
New bill strengthens assault protections for pharmacists
After a pregnant pharmacist was “knocked out cold” for refusing a forged script, owners lobbied for the profession to be recognised as frontline workers in a new bill A new …
Understanding your risk capacity—Part 2
In the second instalment of a series of webinars entitled Understanding Your Risk Capacity, Nicolette Ellis, Gary West, and Dr Brett MacFarlane continue their discussions about measuring, evaluating, and managing …
Understanding your risk capacity—Part 1
Many of us have experienced those heart sinking moments of concern or discomfort when asked to dispense a medicine which we believe is inappropriate or high risk. In this webinar, …
Watch: Avoiding the pitfalls part 2 – what pharmacists need to know
In this second in a 2-part series, PDL and Meridian Lawyers look at pharmacists’ legal responsibilities and duty of care. Watch now for more tips on how to avoid the …
Webinar: Avoiding the pitfalls part 2 – what pharmacists need to know
In this second in a 2-part series, PDL and Meridian Lawyers look at pharmacists’ legal responsibilities and duty of care. Register now for more tips on how to avoid the …
The regulatory dilemma
November 1946, and in the aftermath of World War 2, regulators are wondering what to do with the wonder drug, Penicillin, while pharmacists call for national legislative uniformity Meanwhile, pharmacy …