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During your healthcare career, you may receive a regulatory notification Regulatory notifications are a mechanism for the public to raise any concerns about their healthcare experience and are an integral …

The wrong patient incident type is a subset of dispensing incidents that continue to be highly reported to PDL   This almost entirely preventable error occurs primarily in community pharmacies; …

As of 16 August, SafeScript has introduced updated features designed to enhance the user experience The update that relates to pharmacists is the improved visibility of high-risk messages which now …

Pharmacies in NSW providing a UTI service must meet the requirements of the authority  Under this authority, pharmacies are required to maintain an up-to-date UTI service listing on the National …

Information from the Pharmaceutical Services Unit (PSU)   The PDL Professional Officers often receive enquiries relating to the validity of psychostimulant prescriptions written for NSW patients.   The Pharmaceutical Services …

PDL has become aware of a number of adverse events and health consequences from the popularised method of Ozempic (semaglutide) administration known as “counting clicks” Understanding the click method   …

From 1 July 2024, pharmacists in Tasmania can offer resupply of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) without a doctor’s prescription to individuals who meet specific criteria. This service is inclusive …

From 1 June 2024, NSW pharmacists who meet certain conditions can provide treatment for UTIs to eligible patients The UTI component of the NSW Pharmacy Trial ceased on 31 May …

From 28 May 2024, pharmacists in Western Australia can supply women who meet certain criteria with a resupply of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) without a doctor’s prescription Pharmacists who …

The safety of a pharmacist’s patients should always be front of mind. Beyond a pharmacist’s clinical expertise, the culture within our healthcare settings significantly impacts patient outcomes One crucial aspect …

PDL officers discuss key considerations for administration of medicines by injection and share useful new tools and resources What are some of the most common incidents around vaccination or administering …

Meridian Lawyers has collaborated with PDL to prepare an article about professional boundaries and the types of conduct that are likely to be the subject of complaint to regulators.   …