Professional Services
June 24, 2010
THE Pharmaceutical Society of
Australia is inviting pharmacists
and other industry stakeholders
input to help plan the future
direction of the industry, as part of
its Future of Pharmacy Project.
“The question of raising the
profile of pharmacists as health
professionals is one area that we
would welcome comment and
suggestions on as part of the
process that has been initiated by
the Issues Paper,” said PSA national
president, Warwick Plunkett.
The call for input, voiced in its
“Issues Paper on the Future of
Pharmacy” urged pharmacists to
“make their views known”, as well
as to provide individual perceptions
regarding the evolving role of
pharmacists as health professionals.
MEANWHILE the PSA has also
said it feels there needs to be more
consumer understanding of the
additional professional services on
offer by pharmacists.
“Pharmacists are integral
members of the health-care team
and their expertise and experience
is invaluable for consumers,” said
the Chair of the Pharmaceutical
Society of Australia’s Early Career
Pharmacist group, Justin Lee.
“With the growing emphasis on
primary and preventive health,
consumers should be more aware
that pharmacists play a pivotal role
in helping to achieve the best
possible health outcomes for all
Australians through advice,
counselling and professional
services – as well as dispensing
medications,” he added.
Lee also said pharmacists are the
most “accessible” of any health
professional, being that usually no
appointment is needed to receive
immediate and quality advice.
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