Staying at the peak
We have had another successful membership renewal, with ongoing loyalty demonstrated by our more than 28,000 members. PDL Chair, Paul Naismith, said “We were delighted to see our membership levels maintained at the same level as last year, in the face of new and unexpected competition. I’d like to thank each and every member for […]
Election of PDL Directors to the National Board
THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES WILL OCCUR AS OF THE DATE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 21 OCTOBER 2021 One Director for the State of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory One Director for the State of Western Australia The two incumbent Directors whose terms expire at the 2021 Annual General Meeting are […]
QScript (RTPM) registration and support materials
Queensland Health has released information about the Queensland real time prescription monitoring system, QScript, in anticipation of its introduction later this year. As the recognised risk management experts for pharmacists, PDL has been proactively engaged with Queensland Health for almost 12 months to ensure we understand these new regulatory requirements. PDL aims to assist pharmacists […]
PDL guidance on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The PDL Professional Officers have received several calls relating to the administration of the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine in patients below 60 years of age. Whilst the ATAGI advice regarding age ranges for AZ vaccine has not changed, recent Commonwealth government announcements have reiterated that healthcare practitioners, including pharmacists, can, with informed consent, administer the AstraZeneca […]
Western Australia Committee vacancy for pharmacist
PDL Local Advisory Committee Member for Western Australia Purpose Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) Local Advisory Committees are established throughout Australia to help meet the needs of all pharmacists who may be involved in an incident requiring assistance covered under their Professional Indemnity insurance (PI) Policy, or any other matter relating to their role as a […]
Frequent flyers
There are certain medications that appear in notifications to PDL frequently. While some of these medications are considered low risk and have less potential for harm, it is important for pharmacists to remain vigilant when checking all prescriptions. Here are some examples of medications that have recently seen an increase in reports to PDL. Ozempic […]
Avoid being conned
PDL has observed a recent trend in pharmacists being duped into supplying medication, usually S8 or S4s on fraudulent prescriptions by con artists who are becoming increasingly clever. A common tactic of the fraudsters is to present a forged or altered prescription to a pharmacy after hours or on a weekend. By this action, a […]
Vaccinations 2021
The 2021 vaccination season is upon us with many pharmacies administering the 2021 influenza vaccine. As the COVID-19 vaccination roll out begins, pharmacists and pharmacy owners must ensure appropriate vaccination training, qualifications and procedures are reviewed and updated. Excellent and consistent processes are imperative to ensure all vaccines are administered safely. The PDL Master Policy […]
The big questions for pharmacists
PDL employs four pharmacist Professional Officers who are available 24/7 for PDL members. From the thousands of calls and emails received every year by the Professional Officers, there are several common questions or themes. The following is a summary of some common themes. For specific advice, contact PDL on 1300 854 838 and speak with […]
Look before you leap!
Look before you leap’ is an old saying to remind someone to think about the consequences before acting-an adage that is applicable to the dispensing process. Are you thinking about your personal dispensing procedure when you work? Are you communicating effectively with your patients? The PDL professional officers receive numerous reports each year involving errors […]
