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04 December 2024 Posted by 

PHARMACISTS SEEN AS CRITICAL IN COVID

THE COVID-19 Inquiry Report highlights the critical role of community pharmacists during the pandemic, administering over 12 million vaccinations and rapidly adopting innovations like e-scripts. Pharmacy Guild President Professor Trent Twomey emphasized the need to leverage pharmacists' full scope of practice for improved healthcare access. The report recommends national harmonization of pharmacy practices and empowering pharmacists to address workforce shortages, reduce delays, and enhance patient care in future health emergencies.


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