medication safety
Huge gap in category X safe dispensing
Nearly four in five women may not be using effective contraception while taking teratogenic medications, a study examining PBS medicines dispensing has uncovered A new study has found low rates …
Medication safety contribution honoured
Monash Health says it “couldn’t be prouder” that one of its leading pharmacists has been recognised for her contribution to medication safety Wendy Ewing, deputy director of pharmacy, quality, at …
Adverse drug reactions
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are unintended and harmful effects that occur when a medication is administered at a standard dosage. While medications play a vital role in modern healthcare, their …
Polypharmacy stewardship
Ensuring medication safety in polypharmacy is one of the key roles for pharmacists conducting comprehensive medication reviews and providing quality use of medicines services in various healthcare settings and in …
May MIMS update
We look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products as well as changes to indications New Products LetibotulinumtoxinA (Letybo) blocks cholinergic transmission at the …
Meds safety reminder for pharmacists, patients
Pharmacy bodies reiterate importance of medicine safety, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic The PSA and SHPA are celebrating the World Health Organisation’s World Patient Safety Day today …
‘It is better to receive a complaint regarding wait times than a medication error.’
Fatigue, poor environmental conditions and staff shortages can lead to medication errors… PDL Professional Officer Jess Hadley shares her tips for pharmacists this World Patient Safety Day 2022 Today (Saturday …
Pandemic exacerbated risk of medication errors: WHO
World Patient Safety Day 2022 this weekend focuses on the theme of medication safety, with pharmacists playing a clear role in helping to manage polypharmacy and transitions of care The …
‘We found the pharmacist’s interaction … showed up errors we were making.’
An embedded GP pharmacist led to enhanced medication safety, improved communication and better quality of life for patients, a new Australian study has found A new qualitative study has found …
Most common reactions for kids’ vax rollout
Local reactions, chest pain, vomiting, fever and headache were some of the most common adverse reactions reported in kids aged 5-11 for the Pfizer vaccine The TGA has received about …
Pharmacist boosts drug safety
A study has found that a pharmacist-led clinic reduced opioid consumption by 15%, while 90% of GPs planned to implement at least one recommendation A study has found positive impacts …
S8s in pregnancy an unknown
Gaps in knowledge about the safety of opioids, ADHD drugs and benzos in pregnancy may present a risk to women of reproductive age, say researchers A dearth of information about …