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.
PSA NSW Excellence Award winners announced
Four exemplary pharmacists were celebrated for their leadership, community impact, and commitment to health innovation.
TGA seeks input on benzocaine advisory statements
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has requested comments from interested parties on the addition of a new advisory statement for labels of non-prescription medicines...
What you missed at PSA22 – Day 2
PSA22 continued on Saturday with a wide-ranging line-up of award presentations, therapeutic updates and industry engagement opportunities.
Going locum
Locum pharmacist Esther Staal MPS wakes up to birdsong, takes scenic walks and improves health services – while travelling.
Dry skin management
Pharmacists can advise patients and demonstrate the use of emollients for the treatment of dry skin.
A consensus statement on the management of dry skin...
Ocular changes
A patient inquiry about ocular changes may provide pharmacists with an opportunity to screen or refer patients to an optometrist.
