Disclaimer: This article was published in 2019 and reflects the information available at that time.
  PDL currently supports around 30,000 members across Australia. Hundreds of incident reports are received each year and members have access to numerous resources to assist with error management and safe pharmacy practice. PDL acknowledges that pharmacy practice is evolving and have updated our online Incident Reporting System to reflect the broadening scope of practice that Australian pharmacists are involved in and the types of incidents that may occur. PDL’s new Notification of Incident (NOI) form captures important data that may be used to assist members, both personally and…

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