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.
PSA22 in pictures
Over 3 days, pharmacists gathered for a mix of learning and social events at PSA22. See if you can spot yourself in the crowd.
How GP pharmacist medicine reviews prevent hospital readmissions
When under the care of a general practice pharmacist, patients recently discharged from hospital are far less likely to re-present, according to new research.
Weight loss management
Obesity is one of the most significant public health concerns worldwide. Almost 70% of Australians and 25% of children are overweight or obese.
Telehealth medication review tips
With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, working as a consultant pharmacist in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) suddenly became a professional challenge for Melbourne’s Neil Petrie MPS.
What’s in the DAA?
Two pharmacists share safety risks averted by using every DAA packing check as a mini-medicine review.
What changes can pharmacists expect from the revised NMP?
The Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler released an updated National Medicines Policy just in time for Christmas.
