OCP continuance announced in NSW
As the FIP Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences draws to a close, yet another big scope of practice change has been announced.
Paediatric risperidone errors prompt TGA safety update
The TGA has tightened dosing advice for the antipsychotic risperidone after an alarming number of overdoses occurred in patients under 18.
PSA to accredit CPD against new standards from January
At the end of the year, the APC will retire its Accreditation Standards for Continuing Professional Development Activities.
A new way to discuss inhaler technique
By distinguishing between the two different types of inspiratory flow rates, this new label could help to improve inhaler technique.
Aspiration precautions for diabetes and weight-management therapies
Following several incident reports, the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued new precautions linked to these popular therapies.
Dealing with aggressive customers? You’re not alone
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia tick over 4,700, many pharmacists face long working hours and the rising challenge of unacceptable customer behaviour.
