Your updated guide to best practice is here! Stay on top of your clinical game with the 25th edition of the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary Handbook (APF25).

The APF25 Handbook is available to order – get yours now!

APF25 Handbook deliveries commence 8 January 2021.

About the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary

The Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary Handbook (APF) is an invaluable resource for all pharmacists. Information in the APF is clear and concise to support quick decisions.

The APF is an essential reference, mandated by the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Pharmacists must be able to access the current APF when reviewing, dispensing, counselling, and during clinical assessments.

What’s included in APF?

This essential text has been updated to include NEW, feature content:

• Medicines safety
• Compounding sterile and hazardous medicines
• Good compounding practice

And you’ll still find the features that make the APF so invaluable, including:

• Cautionary Advisory Labels (CALs) information and recommendations
• Guidance on non-prescription medicines
• Simple compounding formulae

Ensure your advice and guidelines knowledge are current with this mandatory and essential resource. APF Handbook provides essential reference information that you need for reviewing, dispensing, counselling or providing clinical assessments. Practice with the confidence knowing that you have the best clinical knowledge at your fingertips.

APF25 Complementary medicines reference list

Revisions to APF25 Cautionary advisory labels (published 5 May 2021)

Amendment to APF25 Good compounding practice chapter – expiry dates (published 10 August 2021)

APF DIGITAL SINGLE USER LICENCE

Stay on top of your clinical game with this mandatory and essential resource. APF Digital provides seamless access to essential reference information you need for reviewing, dispensing, counselling or providing clinical assessments. APF Digital content is contemporary and updated every month.

You can access APF Digital from any device, anywhere, any time. With search and bookmarking features you can find the answers you need in just a few clicks.

The APF Digital Single User Licence provides individual Pharmacists with 12 months access to APF Digital (online). Please note that this licence allows one purchase per customer and that APF Digital requires an internet connection for access. It cannot be downloaded.

By purchasing APF Digital, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the APF digital licence.

APF DIGITAL SITE (SINGLE-OR-MULTI) LICENCE

Ensure your staff’s advice and knowledge is current with this mandatory and essential resource. APF Digital provides seamless access to essential reference information your staff need for reviewing, dispensing, counselling or providing clinical assessments. APF Digital content is contemporary and updated every month.

You can access APF Digital from any device, anywhere, any time. With search and bookmarking features you can find the answers you need in just a few clicks.

The APF Digital Site (Single-or-Multi) Licence provides pharmacies (sites) with 12 months of APF Digital access for their pharmacist staff. One APF Digital licence is recommended per pharmacy (site). Please note that this licence only allows pharmacists on a licenced site access AFP Digital, and an internet connection is required. APF Digital cannot be downloaded.

By purchasing APF Digital for your pharmacies, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the APF digital licence.

Discounts are available where a higher number of licences are purchased. For more information, enquire at APF@psa.org.au