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ArticlePharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Exploring Community Pharmacists' Knowledge of Voluntary Assisted Dying and Authorised Disposal in Australia.

Michelle Gyr, Heather Brown, Victoria Crisp, Milan du Plooy, Noora Al Hasooni, Natalia Popowicz, Liza Seubert, Tanya Burgess

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Michelle GyrDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Health and Clinical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.
Heather BrownDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Health and Clinical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.
Victoria CrispDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Health and Clinical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.
Milan du PlooyDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Health and Clinical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.
Noora Al HasooniDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Health and Clinical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.
Natalia PopowiczDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Health and Clinical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0200-1819
Liza SeubertDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Health and Clinical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7302-6303
Tanya BurgessWA Voluntary Assisted Dying Statewide Pharmacy Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundVoluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation in Western Australia (WA) introduced new responsibilities for community pharmacists, including the safe disposal of unused VAD substances. Pharmacists may receive VAD-related enquiries; however, their preparedness, including their knowledge of VAD, remains largely unexplored.

aimTo explore Western Australian community pharmacists' knowledge of VAD and their role as Authorised Disposers under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2019 (WA).

methodsCommunity pharmacists in WA were invited to participate in an anonymous, online survey consisting of multiple choice and open-ended questions.

resultsOf 143 respondents, 76% were aware that VAD is an end-of-life option; despite this, 64% were uncertain about its relevance to their role. Almost one-third had received VAD-related enquiries. Of these, 40% could not provide information, with half attributing this to insufficient knowledge. Among those yet to receive a VAD-related enquiry (

conclusionWA Community pharmacists demonstrate awareness of VAD legislation but have gaps in knowledge, particularly regarding authorised disposal. Further training and resources are essential.

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assisted dyingcommunity pharmacistsdisposalknowledgeVoluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)

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