In this podcast, Carlene McMaugh speaks to the NSW government’s clinical pharmacy trials chief investigator, Dr Sarah Dineen-Griffin about what expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice will entail. 

Among the topics covered are: (2 min:30) common changes pharmacists across the country can expect to see in scope of practice trials. 

(1:15) International trends around new roles for pharmacists.

(12:45) The need to address the fragmentation of healthcare through improved communication between pharmacists and other healthcare practitioners. 

(17:20) Funding for pharmacist prescribing through state and territory pilots, and the importance of boosting remuneration through the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement.

(19:15) As a clinical trial the expansion of pharmacists’ scope of practice in NSW will generate an evidence base to support the profession in taking on new roles. 

(28.10) Maximising pharmacists’ impact on minor ailments.