THE upcoming Pharmacy Connect conference in Sydney this Sep will feature sessions on pharmacists practising at full scope, eHealth and pharmacy IT enablement and plans for real-time prescription monitoring in NSW, according to the event's program which has now been released.
The conference is scheduled for the Sydney Hilton from 02-04 Sep, including two pre-conference workshops on implementing professional pharmacy programs and getting community pharmacy involved in harm minimisation.
Pharmacy students are also invited to participate at no charge in a special "Student Summit" taking place on Thu 02 Sep, showcasing real life examples of community pharmacists, with attendees also able to attend the conference Welcome Reception which is free for all students and Guild interns.
Guild National President Trent Twomey has confirmed he will be in attendance, along with the rest of the Guild National Council.
"We look forward to catching up with you to discuss a range of things that are relevant to you, your businesses, your pharmacies and your staff," he told prospective attendees in a promotional video.
The event will also showcase the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccination program, as well as details of the redesigned pharmacy professional programs under the 7th Community Pharmacy Agreement.
"You'll be able to not just question us, but also give us some frank and fearless advice on industrial relations issues and a whole raft of other things that are relevant to you and your business," Twomey added, also highlighting the Guild Member Only breakfast which will take place behind closed doors during the conference to discuss issues not able to be aired in other more public forums.
Other sessions will feature the outcomes of a recent clinical trial of cannabis-based medicine for cancer pain treatment, as well as a presentation from the Australian Digital Health Agency on electronic prescriptions.
PDL will also speak on the thorny issue of complaints and notifications being at an "all time high" while other sessions will cover buying and selling of pharmacies in the current environment.
Further details of keynote speakers will be added to the program shortly, it's understood.
Earlybird registration for the conference is available until 30 Jul, with a full guarantee of refunds in the event of COVID-19 disruptions.
For more details see the last page of today's Pharmacy Daily.
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