THE Symbion Pharmacy Choice healthSAVE (PCHS) group held its inaugural pharmacist and retail training event, Elevate, on 04 Jul in Sydney.
It was attended by member pharmacists, retail managers and pharmacy assistants from its 850 community pharmacies, as well as supplier educational partners.
Elevate offered members two parallel educational sessions for pharmacists, retail managers and assistants, aimed at helping to meet patient needs and connect with colleagues.
The event featured several industry-leading guest speakers who provided valuable insights as the pharmacy industry continues to evolve.
The pharmacist forum kicked off with Peppe Raso from the Pharmacy Guild discussing 8CPA and full scope of practice, followed by Nikita Dalla Venezia and Jarrod McMaugh from the PSA, who explored the role of S3 vapes in harm minimisation.
Louise McLean, from Capital Chemist ACT, rounded off the forum with advice about dispensing medical cannabis in community pharmacy.
Meanwhile, in the retail room, Mal Scrymgeour from Zumo Retail offered pragmatic advice and insights around retail excellence.
PCHS supplier educational partners addressed health topics including weight management for patients using GLP-1 medications; digestive health; probiotic therapy; wound care; women’s health; pain management; smoking cessation; and cough and colds.
Pharmacist Marina Mikhaeil, PCHS Pharmacy Programs and Services Manager, said there was “outstanding engagement from pharmacists at Elevate”.
“Our pharmacists demonstrated sincere commitment to evolving as primary health care providers and developing their practice as community pharmacists,” Mikhaeil enthused.
Cameron Macklin, General Manager PCHS & Merchandise, said: “Elevate is our latest initiative to support member pharmacies in providing the best care to their patients and becoming the trusted heath destination in their local community.
“We are thrilled with positive feedback from our members who attended Elevate and are already planning for an even bigger event next time.”
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