THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has elected Mark Kirschbaum (pictured) as the new leader of its Tasmanian branch.
Kirschbaum, a practitioner member of the Pharmacy Board of Australia, serves as a locum community pharmacist and academic at the University of Tasmania in Launceston.
With extensive experience in regulation, policy, and advocacy, Kirschbaum has been collaborating with PSA for years to enhance patient care and the quality use of medicines.
He recently contributed to the redevelopment of Professional Practice Standards and the Tasmanian Government's Scope of Practice Review for Pharmacists.
Outgoing President David Peachey will remain as Vice-President, alongside Joanne Gross, with Dr Shane Jackson continuing as National Board Director.
Kirschbaum expressed gratitude to Peachey for his leadership since 2021 and looks forward to working with the branch committee to support Tasmanian pharmacists.
"I sincerely thank David Peachey for his leadership as President of our branch.
"I look forward to continuing to work with Vice-Presidents Dave and Joanne, and the branch committee to represent and support Tasmanian pharmacists," he said. JG
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