Unauthorised filming in pharmacies – managing risks to staff, privacy and professional practice

PDL Professional Officers have received incident reports involving disruptive behaviour and unauthorised recording from patients within pharmacy premises. These incidents can occur unexpectedly and often leave staff feeling distressed, intimidated, or uncertain about how to respond. In some cases, footage has been published online, which may result in misinformation, reputational harm, privacy concerns and distress for pharmacists and support staff. To support members, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA) and PDL have developed guidance for community pharmacists on managing disruptive beha…