PDL guidance on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
July 7, 2021
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 PDL Professional Officers have received several calls relating to the administration of the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine in patients below 60 years of age. Whilst
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
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
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
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
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
From 1st February 2021, prescribers are required to include the active ingredient on all PBS and RPBS prescriptions. A transition period has been granted for
Professional Officer Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) is a member owned organisation supporting around 30,000 pharmacist members and the pharmacy profession. The leading risk advisors to
It is not surprising that approximately 60% of reports to PDL involve dispensing errors. The PDL Professional Officers collate these reports and identify the sub-categories
PDL reminds all members that Ahpra renewal of registration is due by the end of this month (November 2020). We offer this reminder as PDL