Hannah Knowles MPS with David Batt MP, Member for Hinkler (Qld)[/caption]
Anna Theophilos MPS with David Batt MP, Member for Hinkler (Qld)[/caption]
Drawing on 17 years’ experience, Theophilos highlighted the breadth of community pharmacy services she provides, anchored by immunisation.
Using her ‘spin-to-win’ wheel, Anna highlighted the inequity experienced by patients across Australia, with regulations preventing pharmacist immunisers being able to fully support the immunisation needs of the communities they serve.
“I hope they can see it’s common sense that all pharmacists, regardless of where you practice, can vaccinate according to the Australian Immunisation Handbook. All Australians deserve the same access to vaccinations regardless of where they live.
The (sometimes) overnight pharmacist
Sleep is a hot topic for pharmacist Anousheh Page MPS, Director of Pharmacy at Brisbane’s only 24-hour pharmacy.
Victorians face another week of restrictions
Victoria will join South Australia and Western Australia in requiring all people entering a pharmacy to check in using a QR code from Friday.
Excellence awards for standout pharmacists
The first Aboriginal registered pharmacist, a hard-working mother and two industry pioneers were recognised with excellence awards at PSA22.
Industry-wide change needed to combat climate change
Collaboration between the health sector and governments is essential to reducing the negative health impacts of climate change.
Active ingredient prescribing arrives
With active ingredient prescribing coming into effect next month, Australian Pharmacist looks at how to prepare your practice and patients for the change.
PSA to develop education standards for CPD activities
With the Australian Pharmacy Council retiring its accreditation standards for CPD activities, PSA is set to step up.
