THE decision to allow
‘approriately trained’ pharmacists
to administer influenza vaccinations
in Canberra (PD yesterday) has
been applauded as an important
community health outcome by the
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
PSA ACT Branch President
Pat Reid welcomed the ACT
government’s decision to enable
pharmacist-delivered vaccinations.
“This positive health outcome
has occurred thanks to the
support of the Health Protection
Service working with the PSA and
Pharmacy Guild of Australia.”
The peak pharmacists’ group said
that the move facilitates a broader
uptake of vaccines “especially for
those who previously would not
have been vaccinated.”The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 04 Mar 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 04 Mar 16
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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