NAPSA meets challenges
August 12, 2010
AN oversupply of pharmacists, a
shortage of intern positions and
lacking infrastructure for the
provision of cognitive services, are
key challenges facing young
pharmacists according to the
National Australian Pharmacy
Students Association.
But despite these dramas and in
light of the new national health
professional registration scheme
and the signing of the Fifth
Community Pharmacy Agreement,
NAPSA national president Ashleigh
Coome says its still “a grear time to
be a pharmacy student.
“Young pharmacists face a lot of
challenges in today’s professional
environment but with the backing
of NAPSA they leave their colleges
well prepared,” she added.
Since its formation in 2001
NAPSA’s goal has been to support
pharmacy students through a range
of education, leadership,
professional and personal
development services.
Looking forward however Coome
has said that the Association is
aiming to expand its rural
pharmacy offering, through a
revamp of its role on the Rural and
Indigenous Health Committee.
Coome also revealed that NAPSA
is gunning to increase its own
global profile by hosting more
pharmacy students as a part of the
International Students’ Federation
Student Exchange Program.
“NAPSA not only acts as a voice
for pharmacy students to the wider
profession, but also relays this
information back to our members
so they can become informed and
engaged in the current pharmacy
climate,” Coome added.
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