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Pharmacists get expanded scope in Tasmania
Tasmanian pharmacists get green light to extend prescriptions for oral contraceptives Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice to authorise them to supply oral contraceptives will improve access, Pharmaceutical Society of …
New student award and networking opportunities launched
PSA and PDL launch new award to recognise one student volunteer working at the Society’s annual conference in August Pharmacy students will be given the chance to help out and …
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 …
I’ve just received an Ahpra notification: What now?
PDL offers some advice – and breaks down some misconceptions – about receiving a notification from the regulator When pharmacists receive regulatory notifications, a range of common misconceptions can cloud …
PDL names student grants recipients
PDL, announces three winners of its 2024 Student Grants Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) will provide funding to three students to attend major conferences this year through its Student Grants program. …
SA community pharmacy OCP resupply service
From 6 May 2024, pharmacists in South Australia can provide women who meet certain criteria with a resupply of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) without a doctor’s prescription It is …
Medicolegal incidents in pharmacy: managing associated psychosocial hazards
A community pharmacist and a PDL professional officer discuss how to minimise psychosocial hazards created by medicolegal incidents in pharmacy, in a webinar moderated by PSS President Curtis Ruhnau. What …
The dangerous waters of gifting
Can I accept gifts from my patients? What happens if they leave me something in their will? The AJP takes a look at boundaries around accepting gifts A recent article …
Watch: Medicolegal incidents in pharmacy – managing associated psychosocial hazards
A community pharmacist and a PDL professional officer discuss how to minimise psychosocial hazards created by medicolegal incidents in pharmacy, in a webinar moderated by PSS President Curtis Ruhnau What …
PDL reflective practice activity
Experience, reflect and plan: exploring the ‘what, why and how’ of reflective practice, and what it can mean for pharmacists Good reflective practice expands and consolidates knowledge, skills, approaches, and …
Blurred lines
Can I be friends with my patients – or more than friends? What if I’m single and living in a one-pharmacy town? We investigate the boundaries of pharmacy relationships You …
Webinar: Medicolegal incidents in pharmacy – managing associated psychosocial hazards
A community pharmacist and a PDL professional officer discuss how to minimise psychosocial hazards created by medicolegal incidents in pharmacy, in a webinar moderated by PSS President Curtis Ruhnau 9 …