TODAY is Thank Your Pharmacist Day, and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is celebrating the nation's 40,000 pharmacists, recognising their dedication and impact across all areas of practice and in all corners of the country.
This year's theme, 'Pharmacists Stepping Up', highlights the growing role of pharmacists in delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare - stepping up to meet increasing demands, growing towards full scope, and improving patient outcomes in every area of practice and specialty.
With the workforce under pressure and health system demands growing, PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim said the day is an opportunity to acknowledge pharmacists' contributions while also advocating for a stronger, more supported profession.
"Pharmacists continue to step up to meet new challenges, delivering more vaccinations, expanding acute care services, improving medication management, and championing quality use of medicines in aged care residents," said A/Prof Sim.
"We are doing more than ever to keep Australians healthy," she continued.
"Today is an opportunity for members of our community to show up for the pharmacists that show up for you," she said, urging the community to recognise the tireless work of their local pharmacists and share a message of thanks in every interaction.
A/Prof Sim also called on policy makers to recognise and invest in the essential role pharmacists play in our healthsystem.
"With a federal election on the horizon, now is the time for meaningful reform to recognise and support pharmacists to practise to their full and top of scope.
"When we step up together, as a united profession, we drive real change." KB
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