regulatory action
‘No further action’ for nearly a third of pharmacists
More than half of complaints relating to pharmacists were referred onto Ahpra, new report by Queensland’s health regulator shows Medical practitioners were most likely to be involved in complaints (55%) …
Watch: Ask the regulator – Pharmacy Council lifts the lid on the top five issues
Our Pharmacy Council insiders answer your questions on the key areas of complaint to the NSW regulator, and how to prevent regulatory action Caroline Diamantis, pharmacist, pharmacy owner and Pharmacy …
Vax obligations drive rise in complaints
The Ombudsman received a “record” number of complaints about the regulation of health practitioners over the past year, but how many related to pharmacy? This past financial year the office …
‘Do not be afraid to exercise your independent professional judgment.’
PRU director warns that pharmacists are being targeted by criminal networks for high-risk medications, with the council continuing to receive complaints Criminal networks are targeting pharmacists to obtain high-risk medicines …
Ask the regulator: Pharmacy Council lifts the lid on the top five issues
Our Pharmacy Council insiders answer your questions on the key areas of complaint to the NSW regulator, and how to prevent regulatory action, in this live webinar 23 November …
WATCH: I think my colleague has a substance use problem – how can I help?
Our panel of substance use experts looks at this issue among pharmacy professionals, and what we can do to assist colleagues It’s no secret that working in pharmacy can be …
I think my colleague has a substance use problem – how can I help?
Our panel of substance use experts looks at this issue among pharmacy professionals, and what we can do to assist colleagues 26 July 2022 | 8-9.15PM AEST It’s no secret …
Am I liable for an error?
“Large amount” of regulatory activity occurring across Australian pharmacies as experts advise on how to avoid regulatory action—for both employees and employers There is a lot of regulatory activity occurring …
Watch: Avoiding the pitfalls part 2 – what pharmacists need to know
In this second in a 2-part series, PDL and Meridian Lawyers look at pharmacists’ legal responsibilities and duty of care. Watch now for more tips on how to avoid the …
Webinar: Avoiding the pitfalls part 2 – what pharmacists need to know
In this second in a 2-part series, PDL and Meridian Lawyers look at pharmacists’ legal responsibilities and duty of care. Register now for more tips on how to avoid the …
Proprietor responsibilities: your questions answered
Our recent webinar generated many interesting, thorny questions; here they are, complete with answers from PDL Professional Officers Georgina Woods and Gary West, and Meridian Lawyer Chandrika Darroch Q: In …
Watch: Avoiding the pitfalls – a practical discussion of pharmacist & proprietor responsibilities
‘Great webinar. Such important topics discussed’ – our specialists tell you how to avoid the regulatory pitfalls whether you’re a pharmacist, proprietor or manager PDL officers are seeing an increase …