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Private fentanyl: be alert
PDL has reminded pharmacists that every private prescription presented for potent opioids should be treated with high suspicion. In its latest practice alert, PDL has highlighted the issue of private fentanyl and other …
COVID-19 vaccine booster dose alert
PDL has issued a practice alert for vaccinating pharmacists… The Moderna Spikevax vaccine has been approved as a booster dose over the weekend with a different dose volume to the …
Are you having a laugh?
PDL to host Stand up for Mental Health virtual comedy event Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) is hosting a virtual stand-up comedy event on Wednesday 15 December 2021. It will be …
Vaccination administration, have you got it RIGHT?
In its latest practice alert, PDL offers a helpful checklist when vaccinating patients against COVID-19 PDL recognises the extraordinary efforts that pharmacists have made to provide COVID-19 vaccines to more …
COVID-19 vax incidents: five key themes
What are the most common queries and incidents involving COVID-19 vaccines? PDL shares its insights… The PDL Professional Officers continue to assist pharmacists with enquiries and incidents involving COVID-19 vaccines, …
Proprietor responsibilities: your questions answered
Our recent webinar generated many interesting, thorny questions; here they are, complete with answers from PDL Professional Officers Georgina Woods and Gary West, and Meridian Lawyer Chandrika Darroch Q: In …
The week in review
Issues to do with the COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate the headlines this week This week the AJP looked at controversial topics to do with COVID-19: the fact that Australian …
‘Extreme caution’ warranted as patients demand Ivermectin
A person with COVID-19 has overdosed on Ivermectin, as stakeholders report a spike in scripts for the treatment – and patients who won’t discuss why they want it On Wednesday …
Watch: Avoiding the pitfalls – a practical discussion of pharmacist & proprietor responsibilities
‘Great webinar. Such important topics discussed’ – our specialists tell you how to avoid the regulatory pitfalls whether you’re a pharmacist, proprietor or manager PDL officers are seeing an increase …
Top 10 tips to avoid vaccination errors
With reports of some issues relating to COVID-19 vaccinations administered by community pharmacists, PDL shares advice on how to minimise risk of incidents 1. Check the AIR BEFORE vaccinating Always …
Webinar: Avoiding the pitfalls – a practical discussion of pharmacist & proprietor responsibilities
Your legal responsibilities in pharmacy are directly related to whether you’re a pharmacist, a manager or a proprietor. Our specialist panel will show you how to avoid the regulatory pitfalls …
Be aware of your responsibilities
PDL issues latest advice for pharmacists on COVID-19 vaccinations, covering risk assessment and informed consent PDL has previously released Practice Alerts on COVID-19 vaccinations, including: Vaccinations 2021, on the 13 …