THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has created a new education program and set of resources to support pharmacists who work in general practice environments.
PSA national president Joe Demarte said PSA had developed the education program and called it the General Practice Pharmacist Fundamentals.
"The innovative, online course will provide expert guidance to pharmacists interested in this important area of practice," Demarte said.
"The course is backed by a suite of practice tools to help pharmacists tailor their services to the needs of the local community.
"These evidence-based tools have been developed by experts in the field, peer-reviewed and tested by pharmacists already working in general practice."
Demarte also emphasised the importance of appropriate liaison with community pharmacies within the framework of the adaptable position description, and the services that these pharmacies could provide.
He added he was delighted the new resources met the needs of pharmacists as recommended in the UTS evaluation of a recent pilot project at WentWest Primary Health Network (PHN).
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