The PDL Professional Officers often see incident reports or regulatory notifications involving high risk medications such as S8 items and benzodiazepines. These incidents can involve incorrect quantities, strengths or formulations. PDL reminds members that extra care should be taken when performing a final check to ensure the patient is receiving the prescribed medication.
Pharmacists can be reprimanded for the supply of scheduled medicines that may be considered a risk to the individual patient or the general public, despite there being a valid pr escription. Regulators expect …
