Marissa Stelmaschuk - Finding Purpose in Practice: The Rise of GP Pharmacists

Marissa Stelmaschuk is a General Practice Pharmacist based in Townsville, Queensland. A graduate of James Cook University, she began her career at Townsville University Hospital, where she served as a clinical pharmacist for over a decade. In 2022, she joined North Shore General Practice, delivering integrated, non-dispensing pharmacy services within a multidisciplinary team. Marissa is actively involved in the Older Persons Medication Management Pilot Project, a collaboration between Northern Queensland Primary Health Network and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, aimed at enhancing medication safety for older Australians. She is also engaged in research initiatives like the ACTMED trial, focusing on medication safety improvements in primary care. Beyond her clinical work, Marissa contributes to pharmacy education as a lecturer at James Cook University.You can find Marissa Stelmaschuk on LinkedIn.Do you have questions about your pharmacy career? Then contact us or meet our team.