Outgoing union leader issues warning to the pharmacy profession.
Pharmacy union boss, Dr Geoff March, has announced his retirement as Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) President, after 15 years in the role.
In a statement released by the PPA this morning, March warned that the pharmacy industry is at a crossroads, with high levels of dissatisfaction amongst employee pharmacists.
“While improvements in practice are required, better wages and conditions for employee pharmacists are imperative to attract and retain a quality pharmacy workforce now and into the future,” he said.
PPA CEO, Jill McCabe, hailed March’s “commitment to improving employment outcomes for pharmacists”, noting that he had been “instrumental in negotiating the very first National Pharmacies’ enterprise bargaining agreement”.
“I cannot thank Geoff enough for his incredible contribution to the pharmacy industry, as a pharmacist, academic and union leader,” McCabe said.
“Geoff’s sense of community, commitment to pharmacy and innovative and collaborative approach have underscored the work of PPA over many years.
“Past, current and future generations of pharmacists are all better off thanks to the incredible passion and work of Geoff.”
Queensland-based pharmacist, and current PPA Treasurer, Leon Yap, has been elected as the union’s next President.
More details in today’s issue of Pharmacy Daily.
