PDL Practice Alert
Mandatory ScriptCheckWA registration and changes to the medicines and poisons regulations
Registration with ScriptCheckWA will be mandatory by 12 June 2025 for all health practitioners who prescribe or dispense a Monitored Medicine ScriptCheckWA will show all prescriptions dispensed at pharmacies in …
Have you received an Aphra notification?
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 …
Be aware or beware of wrong patient errors – part 1
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; …
New features in SafeScript
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 …
UTI service mandatory directory listing
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 …
NSW pharmacist update
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 …
Caution with click method for semaglutide pen
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 …
Tasmanian pharmacist OCP resupply initiative commences 1 July 2024
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 …
Providing a UTI service: what NSW pharmacists need to know
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 …
WA community pharmacy OCP resupply pilot
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 …
PDL advice on reporting culture
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 …
Watch: the PDL Guide to Medicines by Injection – a risk management perspective
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 …