Tragic case leads to error reporting mechanism recommendation
After medicines were delivered to the wrong person, the coroner has recommended a new safety measure to curb inadvertent errors.
Stepping down safely: deprescribing gabapentinoids in practice
Pregabalin is used beyond its approved indications. Safety concerns means the focus is shifting to individualised deprescribing strategies.
The 6 situations when photo ID is required
Checking a patient's photo identification (ID) can be both a useful – and mandatory – practice.
Australian Pharmacist explores the instances where minimum practice and...
Why is my PPI not working?
An analysis of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) data in 2019 suggests that a reliance on PPIs for management of reflux symptoms remains.
When to use Cautionary Advisory Labels
Cautionary Advisory Labels (CALs) are applied in addition to the dispensed label at the point of dispensing. The colour and design are intended to...
Will pharmacists soon be dispensing psychedelic medicines?
In a world-first decision, the TGA has created a Schedule 8 listing for psilocybin and MDMA. But how will this decision impact pharmacists?
