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.
Protecting kids from medicine harm
References
PSA. Medicine safety: child and adolescent care report. 2025. At: www.psa.org.au/3d-flip-book/medicine-safety-child-and-adolescent-care-report/
Cairns R, Karanges EA, Wong A, et al. Trends in self-poisoning and...
Sun safety: don’t feel the burn
Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with at least 2 in 3 Australians diagnosed by the age of 70.
Managing pain and fever associated with childhood vaccination
References
Siegrist CA. Vaccine Immunology. In: Plotkin SA, et al, eds. Plotkin's Vaccines. 7th edn. Elsevier; 2018. p. 16–34.e7.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on...
Wrong number?
References
digitalhealth.gov.au. Electronic prescribing: for dispensers. 2025. At: www.digitalhealth.gov.au/healthcare-providers/initiatives-and-programs/electronic-prescribing/for-dispensers
Pharmaceutical Defence Limited. Electronic prescriptions: National Practice Alerts. 22 December 2023. At: https://pdl.org.au/electronic-prescriptions-2/
Pharmaceutical...
Spacers are for everyone, not just for kids
References
Lung Foundation Australia. Spacer and puffer inhaler device technique fact sheet. 2025. At: https://lungfoundation.com.au/support-resources/resource-hub/spacer-and-puffer-inhaler-device-technique-fact-sheet/
National Asthma Council Australia. Spacer use and care fact...
