Emma McBride
Welcome, Minister
Mark Butler awarded the Health portfolio as Labor’s ministerial team is revealed, with a health role for pharmacist Emma McBride Incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled the ALP’s new Ministry …
Back for another term
Pharmacist Emma McBride retained her lower house seat with an increased majority at last weekend’s Federal election Ms McBride retained the NSW central coast seat of Dobell with a swing …
Finding the way forward
In the second part of our interview, pharmacist and MP Emma McBride discusses working to achieve full scope of practice and her thoughts on the future of pharmacy and healthcare …
Daily Dose Day One
The highlights of APP Day One: Pharmacy of the Year, Opposition presents its case and Guild speaks up APP 2022 has kicked off with election promises from the Shadow Spokesperson …
A voice for pharmacists
Emma McBride is the lone pharmacist in federal Parliament. She discusses her political and pharmacy careers and her desire to speak for her profession and for health equality A champion …
No justification for vax remuneration
Pharmacy’s work is not being properly recognised in financial terms, MP tells Parliament Australia’s pharmacists are not being adequately remunerated for the training, time and expertise involved in vaccinations, MP …
‘The time for action is now’
Pharmacists have the accessibility to play a greater role in mental health, but they need more training and support to do so, says MP Emma McBride Speaking in the House …
“We’re eternally grateful”
MPs question the remuneration offered to pharmacy for COVID vax, and why the profession was excluded for so long, while offering thanks for making vax rates “skyrocket” Federal parliamentarians have …
‘Pharmacists are exasperated’
Pharmacist takes Prime Minister to task about vaccine rollout issues during Parliamentary discussion Pharmacist and MP Emma McBride has launched a lengthy tirade against the federal government over the botched …
Speaking up for pharmacists
Proper remuneration and representation is essential for pharmacists to work at their full scope of practice, says Emma McBride Speaking to AJP at APP2021, Emma McBride, pharmacist and MP said …
Fair or unfair? Work act changes under fire
Fair Work amendments “fail Australian workers” and won’t boost jobs or pay in pharmacy, opposition claims The federal government’s proposed fair work amendments bill has come under sustained criticism from …
Concerns over substitution by pharmacists
Mixed views over medicine substitution by pharmacists as Parliament debates TGA amendment bill There have been divergences of opinions expressed in Federal Parliament about the substitution of medicines by pharmacists …