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.
Choosing wisely: an insight into polypharmacy
In the second of a six-part series, we expand on the PSA Choosing Wisely recommendations, taking a closer look at polypharmacy.
The PSA’s Choosing Wisely...
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Choosing wisely: Complementary medicines
As the saying goes, ‘You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, and know when to fold ’em.’
Complementary medicines may also be called ‘traditional’...
Are pop-ups doing more harm than good?
Are decision-support tools the problem or the cure for patient safety? Australian Pharmacist investigates.
Pharmacist prescribing the next step in QUM
Pharmacists already have the tools for prescribing and it’s time to unite to bring legislative change, says Professor Lisa Nissen.
QUT’s Prof Nissen said there...
