Emma McBride
Multidisciplinary role the future for full scope: Minister
Federal minister and pharmacist Emma McBride speaks about increasing the profession’s scope of practice and on strategies to address healthcare workforce and access issues The COVID-19 pandemic “really emphasised” the …
Cost of medicines in the spotlight
Pharmacist speaks up on need for affordable medicines as Parliament debates co-pay bill  The federal government has tabled its National Health Amendment (General Co-payment) Bill 2022, bringing what it says …
A welcome address
Pharmacist and MP Emma McBride joins speaker line up for Pharmacy Connect Hon Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Assistant Minister for Rural and …
Politicians offer support to expanded practice
Politicians from either side of the political and state/federal divides have honoured the role of community pharmacy and acknowledged the need for increased scope of practice Speaking at a Pharmacy …
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 …