THE Pharmacy Board of Australia
has reiterated previous advice
to pharmacists about dispensing
methotrexate, following the recent
Medical Journal of Australia article
about overdosing (PD 07 Jun).
The Board yesterday published its
latest newsletter, which included
the warning to ensure appropriate
dispensing procedures are followed
at all times and that medications
are clearly labelled, including for
dose administration containers.
The update also reminded
pharmacists that audits of
compliance with registration
standards are continuing and
are now decoupled from the
registration renewal cycle meaning
pharmacists can receive an audit
notice at any time of the year.
The Board newsletter gives
an overview of the revised
professional indemnity standards
which become effective tomorrow,
and also urges pharmacists to
ensure they are up to date with
their continuing professional
development requirements.
See www.pharmacyboard.gov.au.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 30 Jun 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 30 Jun 16
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