TerryWhite Chemmart has announced the launch of its National Clinical Faculty, marking the next evolution of the brand’s industry-leading Pathway to Prescribing program and strengthening its support for pharmacists as they move from qualification into confident prescribing practice.
Led by Deputy Chief Pharmacist Kate Gunthorpe, the Clinical Faculty will provide pharmacists with ongoing mentorship, practical learning opportunities and peer-to-peer support as Pharmacist Prescribing continues to expand across Australia.
The initiative builds on TerryWhite Chemmart’s Pathway to Prescribing program, which support pharmacists through the transition from education to implementation, with a focus on clinical governance, operational integration, ongoing education and real-world service delivery.
Recognising that clinical confidence and capability continue to develop well beyond formal qualification, the National Clinical Faculty will deliver practical workshops, case-based learning, prescriber roundtables and peer mentoring led by experienced Pharmacist Practitioners.
The inaugural Clinical Faculty brings together seven experienced pharmacist practitioners from across the TerryWhite Chemmart network:
•Molly McGuire – TerryWhite Chemmart Wilsonton
•Aarefa Husain – TerryWhite Chemmart Stafford
•David Went – TerryWhite Chemmart Junction Fair
•James Buckley – TerryWhite Chemmart Health Hub Narangba
•Amy Smith – TerryWhite Chemmart Goondiwindi
•Shaun Tarrant – TerryWhite Chemmart Taree
•Nick Pincombe – TerryWhite Chemmart Samford
Together, the faculty will give pharmacists direct access to peers who are actively delivering prescribing and expanded scope services in community pharmacy and understand the practical realities of embedding these services into everyday practice.
Ms Gunthorpe said the Clinical Faculty was developed in response to the growing need for practical support beyond qualification.
“The Pathway to Prescribing has been incredibly successful in helping pharmacists build the skills and confidence needed to commence prescribing, but qualification is only the beginning,” Ms Gunthorpe said.
“The National Clinical Faculty is the next step in that journey. It gives pharmacists the opportunity to continue learning from experienced peers, work through real clinical cases and access practical mentorship as they embed prescribing into everyday practice.”
“One of the greatest barriers we see isn’t capability, it’s confidence. Having access to experienced Pharmacist Practitioners who understand the realities of implementation and can provide practical advice makes an enormous difference to successful adoption,” Ms Gunthorpe said.
“The future of pharmacy will be increasingly shaped by pharmacists learning from and support one another. Through the Clinical Faculty, we’re developing a strong network of educators, mentors and clinical leaders who can help build capability across the profession for years to come.”
TerryWhite Chemmart General Manager Michael Beaumont said supporting pharmacists to practise to their full scope requires more than clinical education alone.
“Full scope of practice is an essential component of a high-performing community pharmacy,” Mr Beaumont said.
“At TerryWhite Chemmart, our role is to ensure our pharmacists have not only the clinical capability, but also the systems, workflows, governance and operating model around them to provide services safely, confidently and sustainably.
“By combining clinical leadership with practical operational support, we can help pharmacists translate their expanded capabilities into meaningful healthcare services for their communities.”
The launch of the National Clinical Faculty reinforces TerryWhite Chemmart’s position as leaders in pharmacist prescribing. It demonstrates its ongoing commitment to supporting pharmacists to practise at their full scope through education, mentorship, governance and operational excellence.
