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Owing prescriptions – are you courting danger?
The recent devastating bushfires have meant pharmacists have needed to dispense emergency supplies of medications without prescriptions. PDL advises on how this can be done without putting your patients, or …
Thanks from the profession
PDL’s NSW local advisory committee says farewell and thank you to two long-term members Two long-serving members of the PDL NSW Local Advisory Committee (LAC) – Peter McBeath and Albert …
Students in the spotlight
Two students have been awarded the 2019 PDL Prize for Excellence, while others scooped a variety of prizes from across the sector UTS Master of Pharmacy first year student Martina …
Leading the way
PDL professional officer among those recognised by peers with state pharmacy awards Leading Queensland pharmacist, and PDL professional officer, Gary West was among those honored with awards by the Queensland …
Are people becoming ‘increasingly litigious’?
With numbers of complaints against pharmacists rising across the country, what do you need to know to avoid getting a notification? Professional indemnity experts are seeing a trend of increased …
Health ‘blitz’ on ORT
Pharmacists have been warned of the consequences of failing to correctly manage, record and dispense opioid replacement therapy medicines PDL warned its NSW members in a practice alert that action …
The risks of practising uninsured
A doctor has received disciplinary action for practising without appropriate professional indemnity insurance, in a case which one stakeholder said highlights an issue relevant to all health practitioners The Medical …
‘Atropt 1% should not be supplied.’
Despite previously warning its pharmacist members about an error with atropine eye drops, PDL says it continues to receive incident reports about the problem In its latest practice alert for …
‘They feel powerless.’
More than 60% of health workers have experienced poor mental health due to work, a new survey has found – and pharmacists are no exception A new report by the …
Position vacant
PDL are looking for applications from pharmacists interested in a Professional Officer role PDL are seeking a Professional Officer to provide member support and advice in the event of a …
Prescriber details: no small matter
A pharmacy’s dispensing history was once a closed loop within the pharmacy walls… however today, with the advent of My Health Record and real time monitoring, the situation is very …
Concentration confusion
PDL has issued guidance on the difference between milligrams and millilitres – especially regarding doses for children during the cold season, as well as methadone “The colder weather sees a …