The dangers of high-risk medications

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.