THIS team of fashion-coordinated pharmacy students is one of the three finalists in the 2017 Pharmacy Guild Student Business Plan Competition.
They'll be practising their pitch in the lead up to a formal presentation at next week's Pharmacy Connect conference, with the winners to be announced at the event Gala Dinner in Sydney and $15,000 in prizes up for grabs.
The Isle Pharmacy team pictured is from the University of Tasmania, who have created a business managed by "four dedicated and enthusiastic female pharmacists".
In addition to a range of professional services such as influenza vaccinations; iron, blood glucose and cholesterol testing; and Home and Residential Medicine Reviews, Isle Pharmacy has initiated the VisualEyes Program - described as the only community pharmacy-based medication management program in Australia aimed at assisting patients with a vision impairment.
Key features include tactile identifiers on medicine packaging, audio recording of counselling and more, with consultations beginning with a comprehensive medication review and then tailored options to optimise medication management.
Monthly consultations with their VisualEyes pharmacist aims to help patients achieve independence, and Isle Pharmacy also offers Eye Feel Better Now group sessions where community members can gather and learn about different visual conditions.
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