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Extended scope of practice reminder
PDL has a reminder to NSW pharmacists and pharmacy owners about extended scope of practice With many pharmacies now offering extended scope of practice services across NSW, it is important …
Be aware or beware of wrong patient errors – a reminder
Pharmacists urged to reflect on incidents and near misses by PDL, after inquiries regarding wrong-patient errors With the busy season behind us, and many pharmacists returning to their regular routines, …
RSV protection under NIP
With the new RSV vaccine for pregnant women about to become available, PDL has some advice for pharmacists providing vaccination services From 3 February 2025, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …
Be aware or beware of ‘wrong patient’ errors
This article aims to raise awareness and provide strategies to prevent the administration of medication to the wrong person. By Amy Minion BPharm MBA, Professional Development Pharmacist, PDL Learning objectives …
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 …
Forged scripts warning
PDL has some advice on the wave of forged electronic scripts being presented around the country – with specific advice for one state The PDL Professional Officers continue to see …
The Top 12: PDL advice articles
What were the 12 most read articles on our website that were written by PDL’s risk management and professional support experts? Our parent company, PDL, continues to support pharmacists in …
Reflecting on 2024
The past year has seen significant changes for the profession, producing opportunities for reshaping and advancing the role of pharmacists in Australia PDL reflects on 2024 with a snapshot of …
Charting the course
PDL has some guidance on Collaborative Pharmacist-led Charting and Prescribing PDL has chosen to describe the charting and prescribing activity by hospital pharmacists as Collaborative Pharmacist-led Charting and Prescribing (CPCP), …
Transitions of care
Transitions of care are pivotal moments in healthcare delivery, where patients move between different healthcare settings Whether transitioning from hospital to home, or from home to an aged-care facility …
Compounding: reducing the risk
In the first of a series of podcasts co-produced by AJP and PDL, we take a look at risk awareness and management when compounding In this podcast, Kylie Neville, PDL …
Raising awareness of RSV vaccine options, midazolam and Wegovy strengths
PDL has some advice on RSV vaccination, and the strengths of midazolam and Wegovy This Practice Alert highlights some recent practice issues reported to PDL Professional Officers. Respiratory Syncytial Virus …