In this episode of Pharmacy Podcast, a stream of Pharmacy View Podcast that provides regular interviews with Pharmacy leaders, entrepreneurs, and members of The Independent Pharmacies of Australia (IPA), host Melody Mugari, a Pharmacist and Programs and Corporate Partnerships Manager at The Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group (IPA)is joined by Karen Carter, Pharmacist and owner of Narrabri Pharmacy and partner at Carter’s Pharmacy in Gunnedah. Karen shares her journey from a farm in Gunnedah to leading innovative rural healthcare initiatives in Australia. Join us as we explore her dedication to community health, her family’s deep roots in the Pharmacy business, and her vision for the future of rural healthcare.
Topics Covered
Karen’s journey from farm to being a Pharmacy owner
• Family-oriented dynamics at Carter’s Pharmacy
• Passion for addressing rural health disparities
• Increasing accessibility through comprehensive vaccinations
• Integration of First Nations health initiatives
• Expertise in holistic wound care services
• Challenges faced in rural pharmacy settings
• Expanding services to include telehealth consultations
• Retirement plans focusing on wound care and sleep apnea services
• Gratitude and dedication towards community health
Important Time Stamps
• Award-Winning Pharmacist Karen Carter’s Pharmacy Journey (1:15 – 4:19)
• A Family Affair: The Heartwarming Tale of Carter’s Pharmacy (4:21 – 6:43)
• Going the Extra Mile: Karen Carter’s Commitment to Community Health (6:59 – 11:37)
• Boosting Immunization: How Karen Carter is Addressing Low Vaccination Rates (11:38 – 15:43)
• Bridging Health Gaps: Karen Carter’s Work with First Nations Communities (15:44 – 18:19)
• From Farm to Pharmacy: Karen Carter’s Passion for Wound Care (18:20 – 22:26)
• Unexpected Encounters: Tales from a Rural Pharmacist’s Day-to-Day (22:27 – 29:29)
• Following Her Own Path: Karen Carter on Her Daughter’s Medical Journey (29:35 – 30:44)
• The Future of Pharmacy: Karen Carter on Tech, Care, and Community (30:50 – 37:13)
Useful Links
Carter’s Pharmacy Gunnedah | Website
Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group (IPA) | LinkedIn
The Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group (IPA) | Website
Chemist Discount Centre (CDC) | Website
