Celebrating our pharmacists: Think health, think pharmacist

Today is World Pharmacist Day. This year’s theme is: Think Health, Think Pharmacist.

At IUIH, we proudly acknowledge the vital role our pharmacists play in delivering holistic, culturally safe and community-led healthcare for our Mob.

When we think about health, we think beyond treatment. We think about trust, connection, and the confidence to manage your own wellbeing. That’s exactly what our pharmacists bring to the IUIH network every day.

From helping clients understand their medications and preparing Webster packs, to supporting persistent pain and chronic disease management, medication reviews, smoking cessation, and health literacy, our pharmacists work in partnership with our deadly multidisciplinary teams to walk alongside Mob on every step of their health journey.

They are key to empowering Community with the knowledge and tools to make informed choices, all while ensuring medicines are used safely, effectively and respectfully.

To all the incredible pharmacists across our network – thank you for your expertise, your care, and your commitment to supporting the health of our people. One script, one yarn and one safe dose at a time.

You can listen to our deadly pharmacist Lucky Zeniou yarn with the DC Radio breakfast team about his role as a pharmacist supporting smoking cessation here.

Our pharmacy team plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of Community. Every day brings something new, whether it’s yarning with clients in their homes or at GP clinics, case conferencing with GPs, health workers and nurses, or liaising with community pharmacies to organise and optimise medication packing.

They’re often answering medication-related questions, writing reports, ordering clinic medications, and collaborating with the clinic teams to address medication issues. It’s dynamic, rewarding work that keeps them connected to both science and community care.

One of our pharmacists shared, “I was inspired to become a pharmacist to be of service to community, finding the right balance between science and caring for others.”

To those considering joining our team, we say: “We walk alongside Mob on their healthcare journey. Learning never stops.”