THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia have both paid tribute to former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who died peacefully last week.
Guild National President, George Tambassis, said Hawke had helped Australia realise the concept of universal health care through the introduction of Medicare.
"As Prime Minister, Mr Hawke also guided the development and implementation of the First Community Pharmacy Agreement, and those agreements continue to be the foundation of the community pharmacy industry today," Tambassis said.
PSA President, Chris Freeman, also highlighted the pivotal role Hawke had played in establishing "Australia's world-class healthcare system".
"He was not only a champion of healthcare, but of the professionals who provide these services.
"In acknowledging the vital role of pharmacists he set the groundwork for many of the agreements and programs we have in place today," Freeman said.
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