"FULL scope prescribing isn't for every pharmacist, but it's for every pharmacy," says Kate Gunthorpe, one of the first pharmacists in Australia to practice at full scope.
"Our time and expertise are valuable - and this evolution allows us to provide accessible, high-quality care for every community," she explained.
In the latest episode of Your Pharmacy Career Podcast, hosted by Krysti-Lee Patterson, Gunthorpe (pictured) shares her journey from starting out in community pharmacy as a high school student to becoming a national leader in pharmacist prescribing and change management.
Now a Pharmacist Implementation and Change Specialist at TerryWhite Chemmart, Gunthorpe's passion for medicines and patient care led her to embrace new opportunities, from working in hospital oncology to joining the Pharmacy Guild and later driving full scope implementation across the TerryWhite Chemmart network.
Recognised as a respected thought leader, she is highly sought after for her insights into community pharmacy practice - particularly in prescribing, scope of practice, and public health.
Gunthorpe also thrives on tackling the challenges faced by patients, the healthcare system, and the profession itself.
"Kate's journey shows how pharmacists can create new career paths that didn't even exist a few years ago," said Patterson.
Listen to the podcast HERE.
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