Meridian is increasingly receiving enquiries from both health practitioners and service providers seeking advice regarding negative reviews placed online by…
Insights Sectors: Pharmacy
Jul 15, 2022
INSIGHT: The Privacy Landscape in Australia following the introduction of the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme in 2018
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) introduced the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme in February 2018 (the Scheme). The…
Jun 1, 2022
INSIGHT: Complex Compounding – How does a pharmacist prove competency?
The focus of this article is to explore how an individual pharmacist can create and maintain the documentation which may…
Jul 30, 2021
INSIGHT: Pharmacists: are you ready for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout?
A refresher on the key responsibilities for pharmacists who conduct vaccinations The Australian Federal Government has announced that pharmacists will…
Jun 17, 2021
INSIGHT: Real time prescription monitoring: assisting practitioners to make better informed prescribing decisions
Real Time Prescription Monitoring (RTPM) is a national digital health system which was established by the Commonwealth Government. Each state…
May 21, 2021
INSIGHT: Pitfalls of promoting health services on social media
Recently, we published an article outlining the dos and don’ts of COVID-19 vaccine promotion. Our Insight summarises how vaccine providers…
Mar 22, 2021
INSIGHT: The value of a pharmacy partnership or shareholder agreement
Many pharmacists go into business with trusted friends or colleagues, and with a strong common vision for their business. In…
Oct 28, 2020
INSIGHT: Federal Court of Australia confirms Professional Services Review (PSR) has the power to order part repayments
Professional Services Review (PSR) is a Commonwealth Agency whose objective is to protect the integrity of the Commonwealth Medicare benefits,…
Oct 2, 2020
INSIGHT: No half doses in pharmacy ownership
A reminder to pharmacy proprietors of their key responsibilities Meridian Lawyers regularly assists a range of healthcare professionals to understand…
Sep 14, 2020
INSIGHT: Pharmacy relocation – tips for navigating the critical steps
The need to relocate an existing pharmacy can arise for a variety of reasons. Meridian has recently advised pharmacies moving…
Apr 30, 2020
INSIGHT: Using the new MBS telehealth item numbers to care for patients from home? Here are some of the risks and limitations for medical practitioners
As part of the national health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government has rolled out new temporary Medicare…