full scope of practice
‘Role expansion needs system redesign’
Moves to expand scope of practice are going in the right direction, but new workflows and support systems will be needed to ensure services are sustainable, a pharmacist says Australian …
Full scope services need owner buy-in: Twomey
Government needs to see pharmacies delivering on expanded scope before they will fund new services, Guild president says Pharmacy owners are being urged to embrace full scope of practice services to ensure …
Profession ‘striving toward’ full scope, say leading pharmacists
Words matter, including whether pharmacists are working at “expanded” or “full” scope, say researchers working on the NSW pharmacy trials Inconsistencies in the way scope of practice is described and …
‘We’re not asking to take away anyone’s scope’
Extend pharmacists’ scope of practice to ensure access to care, the US Public Health Service’s chief pharmacist officer says, and the Guild agrees “We do not want your scope, rather …
Needle-free vaccines ‘will save young lives’
Free intranasal flu vaccines for children will play a key role in boosting uptake, health professionals say, as Western Australia unveils $4.78 million investment in needle-free shots for 2026 Pharmacists …
‘The scrutiny was intense’
“When professionals start doing something new, they are held to much higher standards than the established professionals already doing that work,” a panel on scope and pharmacy prescribing has heard …
The week in review
Post-election pharmacy priorities, a second vote on hospital pharmacy agreement and Chemist Warehouse’s growth trajectory were among the issues pharmacists were discussing this week The recently elected Labor Government, who …
Pharmacist prescribers need ‘confidence’
One pharmacist faces significant pushback from the medical profession while others are left “unsure” about expanded scope… but experts say it’s all about confidence Most pharmacists responding to the UTS …
Pharmacy welcomes health-focused budget
Budget measures aimed at improving access to primary care and cheaper medicines are being lauded, but pharmacy workforce issues persist Confirmation that the maximum Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) co-payment will …
‘My approach to patient care has shifted significantly’
A pharmacist shares her experience as part of the scope of practice pilots over the past year Carolyn Clementson is a prescribing pharmacist from Queensland that provided multiple new services …
‘Consumer confusion, pharmacist frustration’ if current system continues
New independent scope of practice report calls for removal of “inconsistent” barriers for pharmacists and makes 18 recommendations for change Pharmacists face barriers that limit their ability to practice to …
Covid-19 response inquiry backs full scope moves
Pharmacy sector welcomes Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report’s call for action on full scope of practice The Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report is calling for nationally consistent reforms “to allow health professionals …