UNSUSTAINABLE workloads and mounting pressure are fueling discontent amongst employee pharmacists in hospital and community settings, Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) claims.
In a submission to the South Australian Legislative Council's COVID-19 Response Committee, the union reported that many pharmacists were struggling to manage the increased responsibilities of administering COVID-19 vaccinations and managing shortages of rapid antigen tests, while providing normal pharmacy services.
PPA CEO Jill McCabe, said 75% of South Australia pharmacists believed their workplace was adequately staffed, with 36% saying their workplaces did not have suitable health and safety measures in place for staff and their communities.
"The pandemic has magnified the central role played by pharmacists in our healthcare system," she said.
"We need to better respect, recognise and reward employee pharmacists going forward and take measures to improve their pay and conditions of employment."
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