At Leigh Place, we are always looking for ways to enhance the safety, wellbeing and quality of life of our residents. An impactful innovation in residential aged care is the integration of onsite pharmacists – a move strongly supported under Australia’s evolving aged care reforms.
Key Benefits of our Onsite Pharmacist
- Improved Medication Safety
Having a pharmacist on site means there’s a dedicated expert reviewing medication charts, identifying potential risks, and working alongside GPs, nurses, and care staff to optimise prescribing. This helps to ensure residents receives the right medication at the right time.
- Personalised Medication Reviews
Regular reviews tailored to each resident’s needs support safer deprescribing and better health outcomes. Our pharmacist works directly with residents and families to explain medications, provide reassurance, and support informed decision-making.
- Enhanced Support and Training
Our onsite pharmacist supports in-house education and provides on-the-spot guidance for our clinical team, especially around high-risk medications and complex conditions such as dementia and frailty.
Working within Leigh Place allows the pharmacist to build strong, ongoing relationships with residents, families, and the broader clinical team, supporting our holistic, person-centred approach to care and service.
Aligned with National Aged Care Reforms
The Australian Government is investing in onsite pharmacists as part of its commitment to strengthen aged care.
At Leigh Place, our pharmacist is a valued member of our care team, working closely with residents, nurses, GPs, and families to promote wellness, dignity, and independence.
Want to learn more about how we are innovating aged care at Leigh Place? Contact us today or book a tour of our home to see the benefits of onsite pharmacist support in action.