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Why children are uniquely at risk Children are not simply small adults; their distinct physiological characteristics, dependence on parents/caregivers for communication and increased vulnerability to
Changes were made to the Extended Practice Authority ‘Pharmacists’ on 1 July. These include transition of the acute conditions services and the hormonal contraceptive prescribing
Pharmacists navigate demanding workdays filled with frequent interruptions and competing priorities. In such a fast-paced environment, it’s understandable how pop-up warnings during dispensing can be
With the flu season here, now is a good time to review your vaccination service to ensure staff training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and resources
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.
South Australian pharmacists trained to vaccinate can now administer any vaccine to patients in line with the Australian Immunisation Handbook, with or without a lawful
A recent update to the Immunisation Scheduled Substance Treatment Protocol (SSTP) for Pharmacists V2 in the NT has expanded the list of vaccines a pharmacist
On behalf of NSW Health, local Public Health Units (PHUs) may carry out random vaccine storage and cold chain audits on immunisation providers, including general
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
With many pharmacies now offering extended scope of practice services across NSW, it is important for pharmacy owners to ensure your pharmacy is meeting all
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