Keeping the public safe - What Pharmacists need to know

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.