Pharmacists Helping in Chronic Pain Management

(News released by PSA)

Pharmacists can play a pivotal role in assisting patients with chronic pain to access support services and also to be a regular point of contact for patients, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says.

PSA Queensland Branch President and Member of the National Pain Summit, Dr Lisa Nissen, said pharmacists were caring and informed health-care professionals who were highly trained to assist patients in managing their condition.