APLUS Pharmacy

30/10/2025

It’s been a big week for APLUS Pharmacy Education!
Cobram Terry White Chemmart , Paul Wickham Pharmacy Mooroopna and Berrigan Pharmacy have all received visits from APLUS Pharmacy Education to upskill and coach their teams in respiratory care and services. Together, we’ve delivered hands-on asthma and hayfever clinics, helping patients improve their breathing, symptom control and overall quality of life.
It’s inspiring to see so many pharmacy teams embracing expanded respiratory services and making a real difference in their communities.

23/10/2025

If you are an adolescent over the age of 12 or adult with asthma using ONLY a blue inhaler reliever (Ventolin/Asmol/Zemperon) alone, please speak with your health care professional today about the latest Australian Asthma Guideline Updates.

An essential guide to the main types of asthma and COPD medications available in Australia, updated August 2023.

15/10/2025

A huge thank you to the Australian Pharmacist, the official journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia for publishing my first article and for featuring me in the Career Pathways section of this month’s edition.
It’s such a privilege to share my passion for respiratory health and pharmacist-led care through this platform and to contribute to the ongoing conversation about the evolving role of pharmacists in respiratory management and patient education.
I’m so grateful to the Australian Pharmacist editorial team for the opportunity, guidance, and support and to all my colleagues who continue to inspire and elevate our profession every day.
If you haven’t already, check out the latest issue, it’s full of great insights regarding asthma care and the recent updated Australian Asthma Guidelines, as well as other valuable information for pharmacists.
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04/08/2025

Last week I had the fabulous opportunity to travel to Tasmania to work with the incredible Complete Care Pharmacy teams at Rosny Park and South Hobart.

We focused on all things respiratory — from upcoming changes to the asthma guidelines and delivering effective allergic rhinitis clinics, to improving inhaler technique and developing professional services that support patients with chronic respiratory conditions.

Through APLUS Pharmacy Education, it’s a privilege to collaborate with forward-thinking teams like Kristina’s, who share the same vision: to deliver holistic health solutions, embed complete care into everyday practice, and improve the health and wellbeing of their communities.

06/05/2025

Happy World Asthma Day!
Check out these relics from respiratory history — Rotahalers and a Spinhaler. It's incredible to see how far we've come in asthma management over the years. I can't believe I still have these tucked away!
Does anyone else remember using, prescribing or dispensing these?
Let’s continue driving awareness, education, and innovation to help our patients breathe easier every day

27/04/2025

Shaping tomorrow’s respiratory leaders today — one teachable moment at a time!
This week, pictured below, I had the pleasure of bringing respiratory medicine to life, sharing with Erin, one of our fantastic pharmacy students, how to navigate inhaled therapies for asthma and COPD guided by the National Asthma Council’s comprehensive inhaler chart (a must have in every consult room!).
Through APLUS Pharmacy Education, I’m passionate about offering students and early career pharmacists the opportunity to learn more than just theory — including real patient consultations (with consent), medication reviews, referrals to GPs, and hands-on device technique education.
We document every step, prioritise quality use of medicines, and focus on disease state management education— all leading to improved patient quality of life, stronger community connections, and, importantly, increased professional confidence and career satisfaction.
Investing time in mentorship not only shapes better pharmacists — it builds healthier communities.

20/01/2025

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Achievement for APLUS Pharmacy Education What an extraordinary year 2024 has been for APLUS Pharmacy Education! It has…

09/12/2024

A big thank you to Sue Randall and the Bendigo UFS team for welcoming APLUS Pharmacy Education for a meet-and-greet day across all five pharmacies last week. It was fantastic to meet the engaged and enthusiastic staff, who were eager to learn more about who we are and what we do.
We're excited about the group's vision to implement Asthma and Hayfever Professional Services in their community next year, and we look forward to supporting you in making a positive impact. Thank you for the warm hospitality and the opportunity to share our mission with your team!

27/11/2024

Highly recommend downloading the Melbourne Pollen App for this time of year for those affected and interested

⚠️ Today is a pollen day in many parts of Victoria, including Melbourne and Bendigo, and a pollen day in Canberra.

If pollen triggers your asthma or hay fever, it's essential to plan ahead and stay safe.

Check the daily pollen forecasts available at sensitivechoice.com.

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18/11/2024

Honoured for APLUS Pharmacy Education be recognised as a finalist in the INNOVATION category at the Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Network's Awards.

While we didn’t take home the award, it was a privilege to be nominated and to stand alongside other innovative finalists. Congratulations to the winners and all the incredible finalists in all categories – it’s a testament to the strength of our region’s healthcare community!

This recognition comes at an exciting time for APLUS Pharmacy, as we’ve just launched a new website focused on enhancing access to Asthma education, patient clinics and providing professional training for Pharmacists and their staff in managing Asthma, Eczema, and Hay Fever.
These three chronic allergy conditions profoundly impact so many Australians – particularly in regional communities – and it’s my mission to support Pharmacies in their work and provide the highest quality education and support to improve the understanding, treatment, and management
of these prevalent and often challenging health issues.
If you’re interested in learning more, visit our website here: www.apluspharmacy.com.au

Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey – I look forward to growing, learning, and continuing to make a positive impact in our industry.

Pictured below with Board Chair Dr Jodi Culbert and CEO Stewart Gordon

23/10/2024

Thrilled to announce APLUS Pharmacy Education as a finalist for the Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Network Awards - Innovation Category.
The awards recognise primary healthcare professionals and organisations that have provided significant and exceptional service or an outstanding contribution to primary healthcare in the Murrumbidgee Region.
Congratulations to all finalists, look forward to meeting and seeing you next Friday evening at the awards night.
Thankyou to the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network for the work you do and for selecting APLUS Pharmacy Education as one of your finalists.

07/05/2024

Today is WORLD ASTHMA DAY 2024 and here at APLUS Pharmacy we live and breathe the theme selected by the Global Initiative For Asthma (GINA)

"ASTHMA EDUCATION EMPOWERS"

Who and What is APLUS Pharmacy you may ask?
Sherri Barden is an Asthma Educator and Pharmacist who began her business APLUS Pharmacy in 2023, coaching and upskilling pharmacies around Australia in Asthma and Hayfever Management via face-to-face training and clinics instore or online. Sherri has worked in community pharmacy for over 25 years and has been an asthma educator since 2016.

Sherri's goal is to see more asthma educator pharmacists or respiratory pharmacist champions embedded within community pharmacy around Australia.

APLUS Pharmacy is a proud partner with the Zoe Kennedy Asthma Foundation https://www.zoekennedy.com.au/

For more information about APLUS Pharmacy , feel free to DM me for a chat

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