PHARMACIST accreditation is set to continue to play a vital role in ensuring the profession remains at the forefront of medicines safety, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) National President, Associate Professor Chris Freeman, believes.
Marking 25 years since the launch of the Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR) program this month, Freeman said the accreditation process had "paved the way for the establishment of innovative models of care in Australia".
"On behalf of the profession, I thank all accredited pharmacists for the critical support they continue to provide to their patients, aged care facilities and other health professionals," he said.
"You continue to create a solid platform for future pharmacy services.
"As of Jan this year, Australia has over 2,000 accredited pharmacists across the nation.
"However, given the high demand for this service and the clear gap between those who need a medication review and those who have received one, we need more pharmacists to become accredited. This is critical service that directly supports the Quality and Safe Use of Medicines National Health Priority Area."
Chair of the PSA's Interdisciplinary Team-based Care Community of Specialty Interest, Debbie Rigby, who has also chaired the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy, said medication review programs conducted by accredited pharmacists "have been the success story of professional programs funded through Community Pharmacy Agreements".
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