Our podcasts
This podcast series has been developed by the Pharmacy Council of NSW. It features special guests who are experts in their field. The information provided by this podcast series is aimed at sharing views and expert advice in relation to regulation, health and wellbeing and other issues pharmacists are facing in their professional and personal lives.
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Episode 1: 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 pharmacists can 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, 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
Pharmacy Council News
Forged prescriptions – May 2022
Shopping for fentanyl article – December 2021
https://www.pharmacycouncil.nsw.gov.au/shopping-fentanyl
Scams to obtain S8s via phone orders – January 2019
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.
Episode 2: 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
NSW Pain Management Network - Opioid recommendations in General Practice
NSW Health Pharmacists Home page
NSW Health - Lost, stolen or forged prescriptions link
Pharmacy Council News
Forged prescriptions – May 2022
Shopping for fentanyl article – December 2021
https://www.pharmacycouncil.nsw.gov.au/shopping-fentanyl
Scams to obtain S8s via phone orders – January 2019
NPS Links
High-risk prescription opioid use:10 things you need to know
Podcast 36: Approaching difficult conversations with patients about
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.
Episode 3: The importance of proprietor oversight
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
Guideline – Financial Interests | 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.
Episode 4: Managing pharmacy workloads
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
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.