Practising ‘good’ dispensing

  PDL has recently updated the Guide to Good Dispensing to reflect changes in the dispensing process that have arisen from changes in technology and legislation, such as the introduction of electronic prescriptions and active ingredient prescribing. PDL Professional Officers would like to remind pharmacists that good dispensing requires a systematic approach, risk assessment and clear documentation. Electronic prescriptions Most pharmacies are now dispensing a combination of paper and electronic prescriptions, sometimes for the same patient. It is important to have a robust dispens…