North Queensland Pharmacy Pilot announcement
Queensland pharmacists may be aware of the recent announcement from Queensland Health offering community pharmacists and community pharmacy owners the opportunity to make an expression of interest to participate in the North Queensland Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot (the Pilot). It is a research pilot to investigate an expansion in the scope of pharmacist practice […]
Resources for guidance on proprietor oversight
NSW members were sent a Forum communique in October 2022 about the joint initiative between the Pharmacy Council of NSW, NSW Health and the pharmacy organisations representing most NSW pharmacists. As mentioned in the communique, the purpose of the Forum is to: • monitor regulatory issues that impact on the governance and performance of NSW […]
UTIPP-Q pilot transition to EPA
Pharmacists practising in Queensland are advised the UTIPP-Q pilot has finished and the Urinary Tract Infection Community Pharmacy Service is now allowed under the Pharmacists Extended Practice Authority (EPA). Pharmacists and pharmacies can now offer the UTI service according to the provisions of the EPA. The following update from Professor Lisa Nissen on behalf of […]
UTIPP-Q pilot latest announcement
Pharmacists practising in Queensland are advised that after Friday, 9 September 2022, new pharmacists and pharmacies will no longer be accepted into the UTIPP-Q pilot. The following update from Professor Lisa Nissen on behalf of the consortium managing the pilot provides further context. Thank-you to all the pharmacists and pharmacies who have participated in the […]
UTIPP-Q pilot will transition to permanent service
PDL is pleased to provide further information to pharmacists practising in Queensland about the UTIPP-Q pilot program and recent announcements. The following advice is directed to all Qld pharmacists and pharmacies, and provided by the consortium overseeing the UTIPP-Q pilot program. The Queensland Minister for Health and Ambulance Services made an announcement late last Thursday […]
UTIPP-Q pilot extended
Pharmacists practising in Queensland are advised the UTIPP-Q pilot program has been extended. The following message to participating pharmacists from the Consortium managing the pilot outlines the extension. Dear UTIPP-Q pharmacist, Thank-you for your participation in the pilot so far. The implementation in Queensland has been a great success so far with over 9,000 women […]
Reflecting on ConPharm 2022
PDL representatives Gilbert Yeates (Qld Director) and Gary West (Professional Officer and Qld Local Advisory Committee Chair) were pleased to attend ConPharm 2022 at Sea World Resort and speak with many accredited pharmacists. As expected, these highly engaged pharmacists had many questions for the PDL representatives, and we believe it’s helpful to share some of […]
Qld pharmacists – UTIPP-Q pilot extended to 30 June 2022
Pharmacists practising in Queensland are advised the UTIPP-Q pilot program has been extended. The following message to participating pharmacists from the Consortium managing the pilot outlines the extension of the pilot. Dear UTIPP-Q pharmacist, Thank-you for your participation in the pilot so far. The implementation in Queensland has been a great success in 2020/21 with […]
Be aware and prepare for expansion of vaccination services
Pharmacist vaccination services are continuing to expand and PDL urges all pharmacists to consider the risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies needed to prevent errors or incidents. Below are some of the most common areas of risk identified by the PDL Professional Officers. 1. Check the patient’s age The inclusion of Moderna’s Spikevax vaccine in […]
Queensland Urinary Tract Infection Pilot program
Pharmacists may be aware of the Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot – Queensland (UTIPP-Q) program. The UTIPP-Q program is a research pilot program to investigate the supply of specified antibiotics, without a prescription, by pharmacists working in Queensland QCPP-accredited pharmacies. PDL continues to support the profession and members in the provision of professional services. PDL […]
