Pharmacy Daily | Methotrexate warnings

THE Pharmacy Board of Australia has reiterated previous advice to pharmacists about dispensing methotrexate, following the recent Medical Journal of Australia article about overdosing (PD 07 Jun). The Board yesterday published its latest newsletter, which included the warning to ensure appropriate dispensing procedures are followed at all times and that medications are clearly labelled, including for dose administration containers. The update also reminded pharmacists that audits of compliance with registration standards are continuing and are now decoupled from the registration renewal cycle meaning pharmacists can receive an audit notice at any time of the year. The Board newsletter gives an overview of the revised professional indemnity standards which become effective tomorrow, and also urges pharmacists to ensure they are up to date with their continuing professional development requirements. See www.pharmacyboard.gov.au.

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