PDL Practice Alert
Recent vaccination incidents – lessons for pharmacy practice
PDL identifies common risk themes and provides advice for pharmacists immunisers in its latest practice alert Following the recent practice alert Staying vaccination-ready, PDL has identified an increase in vaccination-related …
Communication is a core clinical skill
Effective communication is a core pharmacy professional competency, directly linked to patient safety, therapeutic outcomes and professional conduct In pharmacy, sound clinical knowledge is essential—but this alone is not enough. …
AI in pharmacy practice
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly embedded in practice, write PDL professional officers, Kylie Neville and Amy Minion While it offers opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency, AI also introduces …
Staying vaccination ready
Recent incident trends highlight the importance of remaining vigilant when delivering vaccine services in your pharmacy Pharmacists are now an established and trusted part of Australia’s immunisation landscape. As the …
Administering the new, needle-free flu vaccine: what you need to know
What do pharmacists need to know about the new intranasal flu vaccine (FluMist®) Influenza is a seasonal respiratory infection and a common cause of hospitalisation and death each year—particularly among …
PDL and the AJP: more than 100 years of supporting pharmacy
Just as pharmacy continues to adapt and change, PDL and the AJP continue to adapt and develop new ways to support the profession, just as they have for more than …
Collaborative prescribing and cover
PDL discusses the issues of cover for partnered charting and prescribing activities Collaborative pharmacist-led charting and prescribing models – known as Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting (PPMC), Partnered Pharmacist Medication Prescribing …
Australia’s most reported medicines
PDL reveals its top 10 most reported medicines over the last financial year—and the recurring themes in incidents Each year, PDL reviews data reported by members, and reflects on the …
Supporting patients with varying health literacy and language needs
PDL has some advice for avoiding communication lapses when helping patients from varied backgrounds Australia has a rich cultural and linguistic diversity, with over 5.5 million Australians speaking a language …
Remaining vigilant – tips on detecting fraudulent prescriptions
The PDL Professional Officers have previously provided guidance on detecting forged prescriptions and wish to raise awareness that fraudulent prescriptions continue to be identified in incidents reported to PDL Members …
Incident reports involving children
Why children are uniquely at risk? PDL notes children are involved in almost one-in-10 incident reports it receives Children are not simply small adults; their distinct physiological characteristics, dependence on …
Changes to Qld pharmacists prescribing and medicines management services
In its latest alert, PDL has advice for pharmacists in Queensland with an interest in the newly-extended prescribing scope of practice project Changes were made to the Extended Practice Authority …