PHARMACEUTICAL Defence Limited (PDL) has highlighted the importance of pop-up warnings in protecting pharmacists and patients.
In an alert issued yesterday to its pharmacist members, the organisation is reminding pharmacists not to overlook or quickly dismiss pop-up warnings during dispensing.
"PDL pop-up warnings are integrated into most dispensing software and serve as a vital checkpoint to raise awareness of high-risk scenarios during the dispensing process," the notice read.
The alerts are based on frequently reported incidents to the PDL, with the aim of preventing future errors.
They are triggered by factors such as 'look-alike' and 'sound-alike' medicines; high-risk medicines where errors involving incorrect strength can lead to significant harm; and medicines where brand substitution is not advised.
"PDL encourages pharmacists to exercise professional accountability and treat pop-ups as risk filters, rather than interruptions or screen clutter."
Additionally, PDL has issued an alert specifically for Queensland pharmacists.
It reminds them that, as of 01 Jul, any pharmacist delivering prescribing services under the Extended Practice Authority is required to have their name appear on the Queensland community pharmacist prescriber register.
A fact sheet can be found here explaining the registration requirements for prescribing pharmacists in Qld.
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