Prescribing on Board radar
April 5, 2016
THE Pharmacy Board of Australia
has confirmed it will continue to
monitor developments in pharmacy
practice such as proposals for
prescribing by pharmacists and
administration of vaccines.
In the Board annual report issued
this month, other priorities detailed
include the revision of the expiry of
compounded parenteral medicines
section in the Guidelines on
compounding of medicines which
is expected to be finalised and
published in 2015/16.
The Board will also contribute
to the review of the National
Competency Standards Framework
for Pharmacists in Australia and
fund the dissemination of printed
copies to all registered pharmacists.
In addition, the report details
major outcomes for 2014/15 such
as the revision of registration
standards, engagement on the
administration of vaccines, and
wide-ranging consultation on
dispensing, practice-specific issues,
specialised supply arrangements
and proprietor responsibilities.
The Board also funded the
development of an examiner
training program which has been
undertaken by approved oral
examiners for general registration.
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