PSA: Future of Pharmacy
August 11, 2010
AUSTRALIA’S pharmacy industry
could be left behind internationally
if the profession fails to develop a
shared vision, according to the
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
The statement comes as the PSA
renews its calls for a whole-of-profession
vision for the future in
the wake of the Future of Pharmacy
Stakeholders Forum which was held
last month in Melbourne.
According to the PSA, key issues
identified at the Forum that need
industry-wide policy coverage
include addressing aspirations of
new pharmacists; as well as the
number and quality of new
graduates; the effect of the
increasing numbers of graduates
and the ‘corporatisation’ of practice
on the quality of practice; and
adherence to professional
standards generally throughout the
profession.
“If the pharmacy profession fails
to develop its own shared vision
there is a risk Australia’s leading
position in world pharmacy will be
undermined and we could be left
behind internationally,” a statement
from the PSA said.
“Importantly, the profession
would also face the prospect of
being increasingly ignored within
Australia by government and other
health providers in the development
of health policy and delivery.
“The challenges ahead must be
met by the entire profession
working together if we are to fully
grasp the opportunities that will
emerge,” the statement added.
In terms of moving forward
towards an integrated whole of
profession vision, the PSA has also
advised that a teleconference of key
pharmacy stakeholders is scheduled
to take place early next month, to
“further advance the Future of
Pharmacy Project”.
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