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Newsletter - October 2018

Message from the President

Pharmacist suspensions, compounding FAQs on raw materials and the upcoming Council election

Stuart Ludington discusses serious complaints that can lead to a pharmacist’s suspension, the Council’s recent publication of FAQs on raw materials used in compounding and the upcoming Council election. Read more

News from the Council

Pharmacy Council of NSW election of members

Call for nominations are now open. Read more

Ownership

From the inspectors

Approximately 50% of pharmacies are non-compliant – don’t be one of them! Read more

Complaints

Section 150 hearings – a short hop to suspension

Section 150 hearings can result in having conditions imposed on your registration or even having your registration suspended. Have a look at matters that have led to pharmacists being called to a Section 150 hearing. Read more

In the spotlight with…

Adrian Lee

This article is the first in a series where we get to know our Council members. This month, Adrian Lee, elected local pharmacist member and Deputy President, talks about how he first became involved with the Council and advice for pharmacists thinking about nominating in the upcoming Council election. Read more

Message from the Ministry of Health

Pharmacy Incentive Scheme changes

The NSW Ministry of Health is advising that pharmacists involved in the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) no longer need to submit a monthly form to the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit. Read more