Pseudoephedrine (‘PSE’) is indicated for the relief of congestion associated with conditions such as rhinitis, sinusitis and the common cold.[1]…
Insights Sectors: Pharmacy
Jul 24, 2018
INSIGHT: Medication Misadventure – Methotrexate: A reminder to pharmacists to exercise independent judgment about the safety of a prescribed medicine.
This article was originally published as a PDL Practice Alert. It was written by Scott Ames, Principal and PDL Professional Officers,…
May 24, 2018
INSIGHT: ‘SafeScript’ Roll-out: An update for practitioners on important regulatory changes from 1 July 2018
The Victorian Department of Health has confirmed that the implementation of the ‘SafeScript’ real-time prescription monitoring system will begin later…
May 2, 2018
INSIGHT: Recent trends in buying and selling pharmacies
Meridian Lawyers acts for pharmacists in the sale and purchase of their pharmacy businesses. Issues which arise in these transactions…
May 2, 2018
INSIGHT: Pharmacy Franchise Law – tips for franchisees
Many pharmacy business owners are interested in becoming franchisees in order for them to trade with the benefit of national…
May 2, 2018
INSIGHT: Misuse, interference or loss of personal information by pharmacists – new mandatory notifications for data breaches
On 22 February 2018, mandatory data breach notification requirements were incorporated into the Privacy Act 1988 (Act) and now apply…
May 2, 2018
INSIGHT: Expanding or contracting your pharmacy? Don’t forget Pharmacy Location Rule 121
Expansion of a pharmacy may take place where the floor size of a pharmacy is increased, for example by expanding…
Mar 1, 2018
INSIGHT: Victoria to roll out real-time prescription monitoring system in 2018
In response to a growing number of deaths and harm resulting from the misuse of prescription medicines in Victoria, the…
Aug 30, 2017
INSIGHT: Pharmacy insights – Spring 2017
In this edition of Pharmacy insights we focus on recent legal developments which may impact on pharmacy businesses and highlight…
Aug 23, 2017
INSIGHT: A reminder for pharmacists: exercise caution when dispensing Schedule 3 Poisons
The case scenario: A complaint was made to the Pharmacy Board of Australia (‘Board’) that a pharmacist provided an excessive quantity…
Jul 30, 2017
INSIGHT: ‘Phillips arrangements’: It may be time to review your service company arrangements
Many professional practice owners including medical practitioners and pharmacists enter into an agreement with an associated entity to provide services…