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.
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Queensland scope of practice pilot launches
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The TGA’s position on oral phenylephrine as a nasal decongestant
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Practice advice Q&A – Power blackout product safety
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A: Refrigeration is required for temperature-sensitive...
FIP delegates on Australian pharmacy practice
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Men warned of sodium valproate risk ahead of fatherhood
The Therapeutic Goods Administration issued a caution over the use of sodium valproate in men who are planning a family.
