full scope of practice
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 …
Expanding your scope of practice—a risk management perspective
Scope of practice refers to the boundaries within which a health professional may practice. Each individual will have their own specific scope—reflecting their skills, knowledge, authority and accountability. PDL professional …
Pharmacist-led UTI treatment protocols not all up to scratch
Patient safety and pharmacist competency in expanding scope of practice can be addressed by high-quality protocols—but not all are created equal, say researchers behind the NSW trial Clinical management protocols …
State backs pharmacy in budget
Funding is being made available to support pharmacists to access training to work to their full scope of practice in one state Queensland has announced a $6 million funding package …
New database to support evolution of pharmacy
As the profession evolves FIP is introducing a new database to support the expansion of pharmacists’ scope of practice The International Pharmaceutical Federation’s (FIP’s) Impact Database was launched on Sunday …
Top 10 APP 2024 quotes
Discussions at the 2024 Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference (APP) covered a range of issues including the 8CPA, 60-day dispensing and the need to embrace full scope of practice. “If you …
A needle in a haystack
Pharmacy’s role in vaccination provision continues to expand, and is a rare example of agreement with the federal government. We look at how we’ve got here, and what are the …
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 …
Employees back full scope push with caveats
Improvements to community pharmacists pay and conditions are needed before they take on new tasks such as prescribing, Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) says Data from a survey of PPA members shows that …