What does PDL do?

  • Peer support when an incident occurs and is reported.
  • Legal representation if called before an inquest.
  • Once-off legal advice on any matter of concern.
  • Ownership of the APPCo Australian Pharmaceutical Publishing Company - publishers of the AJP Australian Journal of Pharmacy - PS Postscript - NHB Natural Health & Beauty magazine, PSi Post Script Interactive (new portal) APPCo is also the distributor for Pharmpress publications.
  • Financial support for pharmacists and pharmacy organisations in order to optimise the quality of care provided to the public.
  • PDL has acquired assets during the life of the company and uses the return on these investments, to support continuing education, prizes, training, conferences, research, pharmacy schools and many special projects. Annual assistance to the profession averages around $350,000 pa.
  • Preservation of Pharmacy Artefacts of a unique nature so that they remain within the profession and do not disappear into the obscurity of private collections.
  • These artefacts are on display in various locations, including the Victorian College of Pharmacy, PSA (Vic Branch), PSA (Tas Branch), PGA (Tas Branch), University of Sydney, Curtin University WA and other sites are being arranged.
  • PDL continues to be interested in purchasing unique items to add to the collection, so please give us first option when considering making them available.
  • PDL is often sourced in an advisory capacity for the national and state pharmacy bodies including the TGA, especially in the area of labelling and packaging.