In our latest podcast episode, we explore the value of good communication and collaboration between doctors and pharmacists in supporting patient-centred care and safety. Our host Dr Penelope Elix speaks with Adrian Lee, pharmacist and former deputy president of the NSW Pharmacy Council, with Dr Mel Griffiths, a GP and NSW Medical Council hearing member. They discuss the dynamics of building effective professional relationships to support better patient outcomes and patient safety. Our guests share practical tips on engaging patients to promoting medication adherence, to navigating the regulatory and professional roles of each profession when it comes to prescribing and dispensing.

Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Pharmacy Council of NSW (the Council). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

In this episode, we're discussing how pharmacists can manage and navigate the workloads of their staff, and what they should be enquiring about when seeking new employment.

We hear expert advice from Dr Cherie Lucas, member of the Pharmacy Council of NSW, registered pharmacist and Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy at the University of Technology Sydney, as well as Quinn On, member of the Pharmacy Council and a registered pharmacist for more than 30 years with decades of experience across different pharmacy ownership models.

LINKS & RESOURCES

Webinar: Avoiding the pitfalls - a practical discussion of pharmacist & proprietor responsibilities | AJP

To the Proprietor – do you know your responsibilities? | Pharmacy Council of New South Wales (nsw.gov.au)

NSW Health Pharmacists Home page   

Pharmacy Board of Australia - Codes, Guidelines and Policies

*Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Pharmacy Council of NSW (the Council). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

In this episode, we're discussing how the Pharmacy Council of NSW encourages proprietor pharmacists to understand the importance of having oversight of their business to ensure safe health care delivery to the public.

We hear expert advice from Shweta Kumar, Professional Officer with the Pharmacy Council, and Caroline Diamantis, Vice President of the NSW branch of the Pharmacuetical Society of Australia and a community pharmacist with more than 30 years of pharmacy ownership.

LINKS & RESOURCES

Webinar: Avoiding the pitfalls - a practical discussion of pharmacist & proprietor responsibilities | AJP

Guideline – Financial Interests | Pharmacy Council of New South Wales (nsw.gov.au)

To the Proprietor – do you know your responsibilities? | Pharmacy Council of New South Wales (nsw.gov.au)

PSA Guidelines for pharmacists providing dose administration aid services

NSW Health Pharmacists Home page   

Pharmacy Board of Australia - Codes, Guidelines and Policies

*Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Pharmacy Council of NSW (the Council). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

In this episode, we discover how the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit (the PRU) and the Pharmacy Council of NSW - are working together to keep the public safe.

How does the PRU and Council manage complaints and investigations into Pharmacists?

And what can pharmacists do if a complaint is made against them?

We hear expert advice from Bruce Battye, Director Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit, and Georgina Woods, Professional Officer for the Pharmacy Council.

LINKS & RESOURCES

SafeScript NSW 

NSW Pain Management Network - Opioid recommendations in General Practice 

NSW Health Pharmacists Home page   

NSW Health - Lost, stolen or forged prescriptions link  

Misuse of fentanyl patches  

www.health.nsw.gov.au

Pharmacy Council News  

Forged prescriptions – May 2022 

https://pharmacycouncil.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/j/F65ACB054096A1132540EF23F30FEDED?alternativeLink=True  

Shopping for fentanyl article – December 2021 

https://www.pharmacycouncil.nsw.gov.au/shopping-fentanyl 

Scams to obtain S8s via phone orders – January 2019 

https://www.pharmacycouncil.nsw.gov.au/beware-%E2%80%93-scams-obtain-schedule-8-drugs-telephoned-orders  

NPS Links 

High-risk prescription opioid use:10 things you need to know 

Podcast 36: Approaching difficult conversations with patients about

opioid use  

Opioids and antidepressants: which combinations to avoid     

NSW Legislation  

Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 - NSW Legislation

Health Practitioner Regulation (New South Wales) Regulation 2016 - NSW Legislation

 PDL

Practice Alerts Archives - PDL - Pharmaceutical Defence Limited

*Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Pharmacy Council of NSW (the Council). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the dangers involved with high-risk medications such as Fentanyl.

And what can pharmacists do when dispensing drugs like Fentanyl?

Our expert panel features Bruce Battye, Director of the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit, along with Georgina Woods and Shweta Kumar, both Professional Officers for the Pharmacy Council of NSW.

LINKS & RESOURCES

NSW Pain Management Network - Opioid recommendations in General Practice 

NSW Health Pharmacists Home page   

NSW Health - Lost, stolen or forged prescriptions link  

Misuse of fentanyl patches  

www.health.nsw.gov.au

Pharmacy Council News  

Forged prescriptions – May 2022 

https://pharmacycouncil.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/j/F65ACB054096A1132540EF23F30FEDED?alternativeLink=True  

Shopping for fentanyl article – December 2021 

https://www.pharmacycouncil.nsw.gov.au/shopping-fentanyl 

Scams to obtain S8s via phone orders – January 2019 

https://www.pharmacycouncil.nsw.gov.au/beware-%E2%80%93-scams-obtain-schedule-8-drugs-telephoned-orders  

NPS Links 

High-risk prescription opioid use:10 things you need to know 

Podcast 36: Approaching difficult conversations with patients about

opioid use  

Opioids and antidepressants: which combinations to avoid     

NSW Legislation  

Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 - NSW Legislation

Health Practitioner Regulation (New South Wales) Regulation 2016 - NSW Legislation

 PDL

Practice Alerts Archives - PDL - Pharmaceutical Defence Limited

*Reference to any specific views, information or opinions does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Pharmacy Council of NSW (the Council). The views, information or opinions expressed by individuals in podcast episodes are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of the Council. The Council does its best to ensure information is complete, relevant and up to date, but is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information shared by individuals.