Date of birth now required on all NSW scripts

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From 1 November 2022, the date of birth of every patient must be included on all prescriptions for Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medicines.

What should pharmacies do after a raid?

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Australian Pharmacist investigates the prevalence of violence towards pharmacists and the measures to take to ensure staff safety.

How will post-lockdown restrictions impact pharmacists?

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After more than 100 days in lockdown, New South Wales pharmacists reflect on the challenges of the past few months and what lies ahead.

Prescription rule changes to support telehealth

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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.

Acute care opioid prescribing overhauled

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A new standard of care will help to prevent long-term reliance on opioid analgesics used for acute pain.

Famciclovir fundamentals

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When pharmacists should and shouldn't prescribe famciclovir as a Schedule 3 antiviral treatment for cold sores.