TERRYWHITE Chemmart (TWC) has concluded its Oct education programs, showcasing its dedication to professional development through a masterclass forum for its community pharmacists, and an academy forum for pharmacy assistants.
Each event attracted over 300 participants and is accessible online, making TWC's comprehensive learning resources available to the entire network.
The sessions capped off TWC's annual education agenda, helping to empower pharmacy professionals with updated knowledge to improve patient care.
The masterclass forum focused on incorporating biopsychosocial care and shared management into pharmacy practice, offering clinical updates on sleep health, sun safety, and biosimilars.
Kate Gunthorpe, Pharmacist Implementation & Change Specialist at TerryWhite Chemmart, provided an update on scope of practice at masterclass forum.
New digital tools introduced to enhance efficiency and clinical governance, and pharmacists participated in interactive workshops to strengthen practical skills.
The academy forum, designed for pharmacy assistants, covered topics including hydration, menstrual care, oral health, migraine management, and natural therapies.
This training aimed to enhance product knowledge and help assistants in supporting customers' varied healthcare needs.
Nick Munroe, Executive General Manager at TWC, said the importance of continuous learning through these forums "ensures our teams remain experts, empowering them to deliver exceptional healthcare services".
Supplier partnerships, including those with Sandoz and Care Pharmaceuticals, further reinforced the initiative.
Sandoz Country Manager Clint Holland highlighted the significance of TWC's dedication to ongoing pharmacist education, while Sharon Groombridge from Care Pharmaceuticals noted that continuous education equips pharmacy assistants to provide confident customer support. JG
Pictured right top to bottom: academy forum pharmacy assistants, Sharon Groombridge, Kate Gunthorpe, and academy forum session for retail staff.
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