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Scope of practice

Scope of support offered by PDL

As we wrap up the 2025-2026 membership renewal period, PDL would like to use this as an opportunity to remind pharmacists of the support offered.

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National vacancy for Professional Officer

As Australia’s first national pharmacy body, PDL (Pharmaceutical Defence Limited) was established in 1912 by pharmacists, for pharmacists. Now, over 110 years on, we are

Medicinal cannabis risk mitigation

Medicinal cannabis risk mitigation

There has been an increase in medicinal cannabis (MC) prescribing and an expansion of pharmacist’s responsibility to ensure its safe and effective use. Based on

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RSV protection under NIP

From 3 February 2025, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Abrysvo will be available under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for eligible pregnant women. Pharmacists

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Forged prescriptions

The PDL Professional Officers continue to see incidents where forged prescriptions have been presented to the pharmacy. While the introduction of Real Time Prescription Monitoring

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Transitions of care

Transitions of care are pivotal moments in healthcare delivery, where patients move between different healthcare settings. Whether transitioning from hospital to home, or from home

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