MORE than 400 pharmacists and pharmacy professionals from across the TerryWhite Chemmart network met for the fourth annual three-day Masterclass event in Melbourne this week, which included a presentation by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt (PD Wed).
One of the highlights of the event was an in-depth discussion on ways pharmacists can improve care for people who suffer from chronic pain, TerryWhite Chemmart ceo Anthony White said.
"With one in five Australians living with chronic pain, it's important that we continue to look at ways we can improve their quality of life.
"We know that patients who actively engage in self-management techniques report lower levels of pain-related disability as well as improvements in mood, better general health and a reduced use of medicines," White noted.
He said the Masterclass provided the opportunity for "an incredibly insightful discussion around current pain management strategies and look for ways that we as pharmacists can provide better support for our customers."
The event also included a dermatology session presented by Dr Ryan DeCruz.
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