scope of practice
Full scope on paper, support in practice
Raven’s Recruitment operations manager David Shaw looks at the questions pharmacists should ask before accepting a new role A pharmacist reads an advertisement promising expanded scope, a consulting room and …
Guild defends Chemist Care Now
AMA Victoria calls for moves to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice to be rolled back warning the state’s Chemist Care Now program is “fundamentally flawed” Moves to enable pharmacists to …
‘Pot of health’ will never empty: Nissen
Pharmacists will continue to contribute more to delivering care for patients, but expanded scope will not reduce demand for healthcare, a leading pharmacist tells the profession “The ‘pot of health’ …
Services must provide a return: Twomey
Funding will be key to the expansion of the profession’s scope of practice, Guild leader says Australia must appropriately fund pharmacy’s core function of dispensing and additional services, if the profession …
Trial patients ‘surprised and delighted by the privacy’ in pharmacy
Patient feedback on services delivered during the NSW pharmacy UTI and resupply of oral contraceptives pilots has been positive, a Guild leader reports Concerns about pharmacist prescribers having awkward conversations with …
State opposition pledges payroll tax cut
NSW opposition leader Kellie Sloane is hoping to woo pharmacy owners with the promise of a reduction in payroll tax ahead of the state election in March 2027Â Payroll tax …
Doc quits NSW Health’s pharmacy advisory group
Safety concerns raised by doctors about moves to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice are being ignored by NSW Health, a GP claims NSW Health is facing accusations of ignoring the advice of …
Scope no longer optional: Gunthorpe
“Full scope is good care, and it also is financially viable”, a pharmacist prescriber says Pharmacy owners who opt not to invest in delivering “full scope” services will lose out, …
‘We haven’t lost our appetite for reform’: Minns
Premier announces scope expansion with pharmacists to have access to all NIP vaccines, plus the ability to deliver wound care, chronic disease management, and treat ear infections Graduates of the …
Government to subsidise PSA prescriber training
Graduates of the PSA’s pharmacist prescribing course will be able to practice to their full scope in Western Australia, with the state government recognising the program The Western Australian government …
Women ‘grateful’ for pharmacy UTI services
Expansion of pharmacists’ scope of practice is delivering benefits for women and the health system, politician says “Maybe the most impactful thing I’ve done as an MP so far has …
Pharmacy ready to support pain patients: Twomey
Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice could improve access to care for chronic pain sufferers, the Guild’s president says Pharmacists have the capacity to play a greater role in breaking barriers …