PDL (Pharmaceutical Defence Limited)

Aggression in community pharmacy settings is, unfortunately, not a new issue. It can have a huge impact on the mental health of pharmacists and pharmacy support staff, affecting their ability to practice confidently. To help pharmacists be better equipped to respond to stressful situations that may arise, PDL has developed a CPD activity on Dealing with Aggression in the Pharmacy. The CPD activity, along with the CLASHED Action Plan, aim to provide measures to help pharmacists manage and mitigate aggressive confrontations. Group 1 and 2 CPD credits available. Dealing with Aggression in Pharmacy via the Australian Journal of Pharmacy: https://lnkd.in/gHY95BVX Action Plan via PDL Guides & Resources page: https://lnkd.in/gyhjG3xq Additional resource: Are you going through a challenging time? Pharmacists' Support Service (PSS)(Phone: 1300 244 910) provides a listening ear to pharmacists, pharmacy interns and students in times of stress and is available every day of the year from 8am to 11pm AEST/AEDT.

Join the upcoming Pharmaceutical Society of Australia webinar with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) clinical advisor (pharmacy) Dennis Leung and PDL Professional Officer Gary West. They will address a variety of challenging issues that pharmacists commonly face and discuss complex topics such as dispensing regulations, off label use of S3 medications and whether an activity is within your scope. Supported by PDL, this webinar is open to all pharmacists, interns and students and is CPD accredited. Be sure to register! https://lnkd.in/gTpmrWWw

Interested in understanding the foundations of pharmacy compounding, your responsibilities in quality assurance, and what could happen when we don’t have consistency in planning and documentation? Then this podcast is for you! We are excited to have partnered with the Australian Journal of Pharmacy to co-produce this podcast on compounding. PDL Professional Officer Kylie Neville is joined by Patricia Ullmann (Director of Public Affairs & Education, MEDISCA Australia) and Marina Holt (Education & Training Manager at PCCA) to discuss a range of topics relating to risk awareness and management when compounding. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gxCXKCjd

Teamwork makes the dream work! Last week, our PDL Local Advisory Committee (LAC) members gathered in Melbourne for the annual LAC Seminar. Our LAC is made up of pharmacists located all across Australia who come from an array of different practice areas. The annual seminar is a great opportunity to bring these brilliant minds together, with everyone collaborating to share their knowledge and insights about the profession. A highlight from the day was hearing from a special guest speaker, Jeremy Smith from Meridian Lawyers, who delivered an insightful presentation on Professional Boundaries. A huge thank you to all of our speakers on the day, including QLD LAC member Michelle Bou-Samra, NSW/ACT LAC member Jeffery Wang, PDL Risk & Governance Manager David Roddis, Professional Development Pharmacist Amy Minion, Professional Officers Gary West, Jess Hadley, Kylie Neville, Simone Henriksen and Naomi Lim. Thank you to all who attended and made it a successful event!  David Brown Paul Naismith Gilbert Yeates Celia Sansom Kirstie Galbraith Ian Todd Amanda Galbraith Curtis Ruhnau Olivia Collenette Kylie Mitchell Andrew Petrie Jim McDowell Paula Kwan Jack Janetzki Leigh Harrison Camille Boland Jane Mitchell Billy Bryan Tracy Routledge  

I am very thankful to PDL (Pharmaceutical Defence Limited) for the opportunity to share my career journey and insights with Local Advisory Committees. It was a great experience to catchup with such a supportive and inspiring community.

We are pleased to announce that Paula Kwan and Bruce Elliot have been elected by our members as the new Directors of the PDL Board. With over 20 years of experience in the pharmacy profession, Paula has been elected as the Director for SA/NT; while Bruce, who has a strong background in governance and leadership, has been elected as the Director for QLD. Congratulations to both Paula and Bruce! Learn more about our new board members here: https://lnkd.in/gHvWy6pk

PDL WA Director Celia Sansom and Local Advisory Committee member William Bryan attended the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia WA Annual Therapeutic Update last week. An informative conference featuring expert-led sessions and industry insights, including a PDL sponsored session from Andrew Stafford on optimising medicine management in aged care. 

Ready to take your pharmacy career to the next level? 🎯 Join our Careers Webinar on Oct 16 at 7:30 PM AEDT to explore diverse paths and gain insights from pharmacy leaders. Don’t miss your chance to engage and ask questions that could shape your future! #PharmacistCareers ➡️ https://buff.ly/4dGWhQP

We are delighted to announce that the inaugural winner of the Pharmacists' Support Service (PSS) John Coppock Pharmacist Wellbeing Award is The Dignity Project, led by Tasmanian pharmacist Marika Castrisios. The Dignity Project was established in the Royal Hobart Hospital Pharmacy Department by Marika, following her own traumatic miscarriage, when it was identified that there was a lack of resources including sanitary products and support for staff experiencing sensitive personal health issues at work. PDL has partnered with PSS for this award, which is announced during Mental Health Month, to highlight a pharmacist or a pharmacy team who contributes significantly to the wellbeing of members of the pharmacy profession. Congratulations to Marika and her team and thank you to all those nominated. The work you are doing to improve the wellbeing of your colleagues and the pharmacy profession does not go unnoticed. Read the full story here » https://bit.ly/3NnclfT

Join this upcoming Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Careers Webinar - Expert Insights and Strategies for Success, featuring a panel of pharmacy leaders including our Professional Officer Jess Hadley. Suitable for students, interns, early career pharmacists and those looking to change career paths. Details: Wednesday 16 October | 7.30 - 9.00pm AEDT Register now! https://bit.ly/4dw64t1