Applications open for 2024
PDL is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024 Student Grant Program, with applications open until April 14. The grants program was established to help Australian pharmacy students broaden their education by attending a professional pharmacy conference. The funds contribute to event registration, travel and accommodation expenses up to the value of $5,000 each. […]
Notice of 111th Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the 111th Annual General Meeting of Pharmaceutical Defence Limited will be a hybrid meeting, both in person at Suite 3, Level 34 North Tower, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000 and online via Microsoft Teams, on Thursday, the 19th of October 2023 at 11:00am AEDT when the attendance of members is […]
Applications open for the 2023 Student Grant Program
PDL is pleased to announce the opening of the 2023 Student Grant Program, with applications open until the end of August. The grants program was established in 2020 to help Australian pharmacy students attend a conference or event of their choosing, to further their interest in the wider profession. The funds contribute to event registration, […]
Recognising when a pharmacist needs support
PDL Professional Officers continue to receive enquiries and incident reports that have contributing factors such as pressure, stress, workload or fatigue. PDL recognises the high demands placed on community and hospital pharmacists including interns, pharmacy owners and other staff members have not eased. The ongoing staffing challenge is impacting pharmacists in the community and hospital […]
Changes to SafeScript Victoria
PDL would like to bring the upcoming changes to SafeScript to the attention of Victorian pharmacists. Effective from 3 July 2023, pregabalin, gabapentin and tramadol will be added to the list of medicines monitored in SafeScript. This means you must take all reasonable steps to check the records and information in SafeScript on each occasion […]
Resource for guidance on the ODT reform
The Pharmacy Stakeholder Forum is a joint initiative between the Pharmacy Council of NSW, NSW Health and other pharmacy organisations representing most NSW pharmacists. You may have seen the Forum communique sent to PDL members in October 2022. As mentioned in the communique, the purpose of the Forum is to: • monitor regulatory issues that […]
Protecting patient privacy
Pharmacists are in a unique position of trust. That trust requires pharmacists to respect and protect the privacy of those under their care. Patient information must always be managed with sensitivity and should only be shared with those who have a legitimate right to access. This may include other health care professionals or a person […]
The real impact of 60-day dispensing
PDL supports the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s efforts in urging the Federal Government to consult with pharmacy on the real impact of 60-day dispensing. Citing the recently published independent report commissioned by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia on the economic analysis of extending maximum dispensing quantity from 30 to 60 days for 325 PBS listed […]
NSW Urinary Tract Infection trial
As NSW pharmacists may be aware, NSW Health has announced the NSW Government-sponsored clinical trial for the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) by community pharmacists. The trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacists prescribing antibiotics to treat uncomplicated UTIs in eligible women aged 18 to 65 years (inclusive). The University of Newcastle is […]
NSW biannual S8 stock check reminder
PDL would like to remind NSW-based pharmacists and pharmacy owners of the requirement to complete an S8 stock check during March. While most pharmacists are compliant with this regulatory obligation, PDL is aware from incident reports that this requirement is overlooked on occasion leading to potential regulatory action. PDL appreciates the reasons this oversight may […]
