FORMER ceo of the Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA) Belinda Wood (pictured) has taken up the role of General Manager, Policy and Advocacy for the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA).
PSA national president Dr Shane Jackson welcomed the move, saying "The PSA Board recognises that as this is an important time for PSA and for the profession, we need the right team to deliver tangible improvement in the recognition of the role of pharmacists in the healthcare system.
"I am confident that Belinda will drive the PSA agenda of expanded roles for pharmacists, improved recognition of the expertise of pharmacists and will also lead our work on improving remuneration for pharmacists," Jackson added.
Wood said she was pleased to take the role, saying "my focus will be to represent PSA as the leading professional body for Australian pharmacists, advocate for pharmacists to be fully utilised in medicines management and develop opportunities for pharmacists regardless of where they practise their profession".
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