Weekly Comment 2 Nov 15: What is advanced pharmacy practice?
November 2, 2015
THE recent release of the global
report on Advanced practice and
specialisation in pharmacy by
the International Pharmaceutical
Federation (FIP) shows formal
recognition of advanced practice is
a growing global trend. Pharmacists
will benefit from having clear
developmental pathways from
foundation, to more advanced
practice.
In Australia, the definition of
advanced practice in the Advanced
Pharmacy Practice Framework is:
“Practice that is so significantly
different from that achieved at
initial registration that it warrants
recognition by professional peers
and the public of the expertise of
the practitioner and the education,
training and experience from which
that capability was derived.”
Australia is a leader in the
recognition of advanced practice,
and an Australian case study is
included in the FIP report. As the
Australian Pharmacy Council’s
Credentialing of advanced practice
pharmacists pilot program
concludes, it is an exciting time to
demonstrate the impact on patient
care and the health system by those
advanced practitioners recognised
in the pilot.
The use of national developmental
frameworks is a key workforce
development activity in order
to progress professional role
enhancement and pharmaceutical
service delivery. Recognition
of advanced practice enhances
professional development pathways,
improves individual esteem and is
expected to enhance remuneration.
This week's contributor is Andrew Matthews, Director Credentialing at Australian Pharmacy Council
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