Australasian Pharmacy

ScopeCast is Australasian Pharmacy’s new podcast series created in partnership with TerryWhite Chemmart to give listeners in Australia and New Zealand practical insights into how community pharmacists are delivering full-scope care. In this episode, host Michelle Bou Samra, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Scope of Practice Implementation Lead, turns the focus to clinical documentation. The conve...

ScopeCast is Australasian Pharmacy’s new podcast series created with TerryWhite Chemmart to give listeners in Australia and New Zealand practical insights into how community pharmacists are delivering full-scope care. Hosted by Michelle Bou Samra, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Scope of Practice Implementation Lead, this episode looks at mild acne — a common condition seen in pharmacy every day...

ScopeCast is Australasian Pharmacy’s podcast series created with TerryWhite Chemmart to give listeners across Australia and New Zealand practical, clinic-focused insights into how community pharmacists are delivering full-scope care. Hosted by Michelle Bou Samra, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Scope of Practice Implementation Lead, this episode focuses on vaccination beyond flu, with a practica...

ScopeCast is Australasian Pharmacy’s podcast series created in collaboration with TerryWhite Chemmart to give listeners across Australia and New Zealand practical, clinic-focused insights into how community pharmacists are delivering full-scope care. Hosted by Michelle Bou Samra, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Scope of Practice Implementation Lead, the second episode of ScopeCast focuses on hor...

ScopeCast is Australasian Pharmacy’s new podcast series created with TerryWhite Chemmart to give listeners across Australia and New Zealand practical, clinic-focused insights into how community pharmacists are delivering full-scope care. Hosted by Michelle Bou Samra, PGA’s Scope of Practice Implementation Lead, ScopeCast’s debut episode focuses on ear conditions, with a practical discussion on how...

Jana Pittman is a dual-season Olympian and medical doctor who transitioned from a world-class athletic career to become an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar, author, and prominent health advocate.

As Managing Director of the Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA), Steven Katrinakis advocates for the vital role of independent pharmacists by driving innovative practices that empower owners and enhance community-based patient care.

As BD Rowa’s National Product Manager, Sia Arib leads the deployment of automated dispensing and digital solutions across more than 460 Australian sites to improve workflow efficiency and increase pharmacist time for patient care.

Phil Chapman from Lease1 discusses the latest advancements in the Lease1 Plus app, and how community pharmacies can utilise them.

As Director and Founder of Fusion Health Space, Marta Stybowski leverages 27 years of pharmacy and consulting experience to help pharmacies redesign their physical environments and workflows for improved clinical efficiency and patient experience.

As CEO and co-founder of Fred IT Group, Paul Naismith is a pharmacist and technology pioneer who has led the development of Australia’s largest pharmacy IT network, including eRx Script Exchange, while chairing the boards of PDL and APPCo.

As Head of Strategic Growth at Modeus, Montana Grenfell leads the expansion of digital ecosystems that replace manual drug registers with intelligent software to secure the high-risk medication supply chain and reduce administrative burdens for clinicians.

As General Manager of PCCA for Australia and Asia since 2002, Frank Raue draws on decades of regional healthcare experience to drive innovation in bespoke medication and expand best practice standards in the compounding market.

As General Manager of Sandoz ANZ and a board member for the GBMA, Clint Holland leverages over a decade of leadership experience across the biopharma and oncology sectors to drive commercial strategy and healthcare access.

Tom Murray discusses how the Irish Pharmacy Union navigated a political minefield to deliver sustainable funding, and expanded scope of practice in Ireland.

Anthony Tassone discusses the women's health package announced at APP2026.

Anna Theophilos is a Melbourne pharmacy owner and PSA National Vaccination Ambassador who, as Founder of The Vaccination Hub, leads high-performing immunization programs to advance pharmacist-led vaccination and public health access across Australia.

With over 20 years of banking experience, Belinda Hegarty is the National General Manager for Healthcare and Professional Services at Westpac and a prominent thought leader in the healthcare and aged care sectors.

As National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and President of the World Pharmacy Council, Professor Trent Twomey is a leading advocate for evolving community pharmacies into patient-centered health hubs and expanding the clinical scope of pharmacists nationwide.

Kesh Naidoo-Rauf discusses sustainable funding models, scope of practice, workforce issues, 12-month prescriptions and more from New Zealand.

Natalie Willis discussed the Quality & Safety Pharmacy Program (QSPP)

Adam Spencer discusses how AI is revolutionising modern medicines, and the practical applications for community pharmacy.

As CEO of Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, Matt Zeller leverages extensive global experience to lead Australia’s largest pharmaceutical provider, focusing on expanding access to affordable medicines and empowering pharmacists to play a broader role within the healthcare ecosystem.

As Head of Franchise & SMB Sales, Kellie Christensen drives Afterpay’s mission to provide transparent and responsible payment solutions across thousands of global retailers, including those within the pharmacy sector.

Team Medical provides pharmacies across Australia with dependable medical supplies and clinical equipment, focused on delivering cost confidence and proactive communication to support patient flow.