Since at least 2012 there has been an increasing push in Australia for the implementation of a national real-time prescription…
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Pharmacy location rules: Who are ‘persons aggrieved’ by new approvals?
Meridian Lawyers acts for pharmacists in applications for new approvals to supply pharmaceutical benefits (PBS) under section 90 of the…
Online pharmacy retailer pays $32,400 for misleading product pricing
Late last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued three infringement notices to an online pharmacy retailer totalling…
The changing state of play: The natural evolution of the professional regulation of pharmacy
The revised suite of Guidelines issued by the Pharmacy Board of Australia (National Board) came into force on 7 December 2015….
Storage and prescribing of medication in the dental surgery
A dental scenario: A dental assistant, at the dentist’s direction, supplied an anxious patient with Serepax (oxazepam) prior to surgical…
Fast-tracked orthodontic treatments give rise to informed consent and scope of practice issues
Dental scenario: A patient raised concerns about his smile during a routine consultation with his general dentist. He wanted to…
Schedule 8 medications: A disturbing trend in storage and record keeping
The Victoria Pharmacy Authority (VPA) has revealed that …a disturbing number of pharmacists continue to ignore requirements for secure storage…
A reminder of what is notifiable conduct, and the consequences of failing to notify
On 4 February 2015 the ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal found a medical practitioner had breached section 141 of the…
New office aims to improve johnson v triple c process in Queensland
Queensland’s new independent health complaints agency, the Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO), commenced operation on 1 July this year….
Pharmacy alert: maintaining script certifications
Pharmacists in Victoria are governed by a number of different pieces of legislation and associated regulations. This article warns pharmacists…
Health professionals: Are you complying with your obligations?
The Department of Human Services has released its Compliance Program for the next two financial years (2013–2015), setting out its…