THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia says community pharmacies are ideally placed to take part in a new "Small Business Digital Champions" project announced by Federal Minister for Small and Family Business, Michaelia Cash, in Melbourne yesterday.
One hundred small businesses from a range of sectors will be chosen to undergo a digital transformation valued at up to $20,000, including hardware, software and digital skills training.
Fifteen of those selected will go on to become a "Digital Champion" and undergo their transformation in the public spotlight.
Victorian Pharmacy Guild Branch President Anthony Tassone represented the Guild at the launch, saying it was a "great project with real potential to enhance businesses and lead by example.
"Community pharmacies have shown themselves to be early adopters of technology and are well placed to show a leadership role in digital enablement," Tassone said.
He also highlighted the focus on digital enablement in the Framework for Change under the recently released Community Pharmacy 2025 project (PD 21 Nov).
Community pharmacies are already integrating digital health records into clinical practice and using technology platforms to improve medication advice and enhance communications with patients, carers and suppliers.
"We believe there could be significant merit in having community pharmacy represented among the small business champions," Tassone said.
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