Date of birth now required on all NSW scripts
From 1 November 2022, the date of birth of every patient must be included on all prescriptions for Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medicines.
Prescription rule changes to support telehealth
Australia’s Chief Health Officer has approved an amendment to PBS prescription requirements for telehealth consultations as an emergency measure during the COVID-19 response.
Pharmacists’ guide to vaping supply arrangements
When the Commonwealth’s legislated vaping reforms come into effect tomorrow, pharmacists need to adhere to a new set of regulations for Schedule 3 supply...
Nicotine inhalators discontinued: are vapes an alternative?
Although somewhat kept on the down low, nicotine inhalators have been discontinued. Are Pharmacist Only vapes the next best option?
Active Ingredient Prescribing grace period comes to an end
A new wave of private prescriptions may be approaching, as the Active Ingredient Prescribing (AIP) grace period comes to an end.
Gripe Water
Gripe water has been a mainstay in pharmacies for over 170 years. But should it be something for parents to gripe about?
