Our Vision

We envision a pharmacy profession where women’s leadership isn’t the exception, it’s the standard. A future where every woman, at every stage of her career, has access to the skills, support, and opportunities she needs to rise with confidence and shape the direction of healthcare in Australia.

Our vision is to create a powerful national network of women who lead with purpose, influence decisions, drive innovation, and lift each other higher.

FEMRx is building a future where gender equity is lived, not promised — and where the next generation of women in pharmacy can see themselves represented at every table.

Our Commitment

At FEMRx, we are committed to creating real, measurable change for women in pharmacy.
We stand firm in our promise to support women not just in their careers, but in their confidence, leadership, wellbeing, and long-term success.

We commit to:

Providing evidence-based, high-quality development programs that equip women with the skills to lead and influence.
Building safe, supportive spaces where women can share, learn, grow, and be authentically themselves.
Championing diversity and inclusion across all corners of pharmacy — community, hospital, academia, industry, and ownership.
Driving meaningful advocacy to address systemic barriers and promote gender equity across the profession.
Celebrating women’s achievements loudly and proudly, ensuring their voices and stories are heard at every level.

Our commitment is unwavering:
to elevate women, transform pharmacy, and create an industry where every woman can rise - and thrive.

Our Journey

FEMRx began with a powerful realisation:
women make up the majority of the pharmacy workforce, yet remain under-represented in leadership, ownership, and influence.

What started as conversations between passionate women quickly evolved into a national movement — built from lived experience, industry insight, and a shared vision for change.

Founded by two leaders who have walked the path — navigating barriers, rising through adversity, and championing women across the profession — FEMRx was created to give women what they’ve long deserved:
a platform, a community, a pathway, and a voice.

From our first discussions to the creation of our five core pillars, from planning leadership programs to launching SCRIPT HER — our journey is fuelled by the belief that when women rise, the entire profession rises with them.

This is only the beginning.
And every woman in pharmacy is part of what comes next.

Empowering Pharmacists. Elevating Women. Driving Change.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is simple and urgent: to elevate the women who elevate our profession.
FEMRx exists to dismantle barriers, amplify women’s voices, and create the pathways, community, and confidence women need to step into roles of real influence.

We are here to foster belonging, ignite ambition, and ensure every woman in pharmacy feels empowered to lead, in her workplace, her community, and across the industry.

Our Goals

FEMRx is driven by clear, strategic goals that strengthen women and transform the profession:

1. Build the next generation of female leaders
Providing the training, mentorship, and opportunities women need to advance confidently into leadership roles.

2. Increase visibility and representation
Ensuring women’s achievements, expertise, and voices are recognised across pharmacy, academia, industry, and community health.

3. Create a national network of support
Connecting women across all career stages to share knowledge, guidance, and lived experiences.

4. Advance gender equity in pharmacy
Advocating for fair pathways, equal opportunity, and systems that uplift women at every level.

5. Empower women to own their careers and businesses
Supporting women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and pharmacy ownership with practical tools, mentoring, and strategic development.

Meet Our Team

FEMRx was born from two women’s shared conviction that the future of pharmacy must be more inclusive, visible, and led by those who understand its heart - women.

Together, Sara Murdock and Carlene McMaugh bring decades of experience, advocacy, and lived insight across every corner of pharmacy, from the dispensary to the boardroom, from local communities to global health forums.

They founded FEMRx to create a space where women are seen, supported, and equipped to lead; where mentorship and collaboration replace isolation and competition; and where the profession’s next generation can rise with confidence, purpose, and connection.

FEMRx exists to remind every woman in pharmacy: your voice matters, your leadership is needed, and your time is now.

Sara Murdock

Founder

Multi-Award Winning Pharmacist | Visionary Leader in Community Health & Women’s Empowerment

Sara Murdock is an award-winning pharmacist, leader, and community health advocate with over 20 years of experience spanning community pharmacy, pharmaceuticals, and health innovation. Named the 2025 Victorian Pharmacist of the Year, National Outstanding Community Pharmacist of the Year, International Pharmacist of the Year, and Global Woman of the Year in Healthcare (Stevie Awards), Sara has become a national voice for accessible, patient-centred healthcare and for elevating women within the profession.

As the Founder of FEMRx, Sara’s vision is to create a bold, inclusive platform that empowers women in pharmacy to lead, own, and grow, professionally and personally. Through structured mentorship, leadership development, and authentic connection, she aims to dismantle barriers to representation and inspire women to shape the future of pharmacy.

Sara currently serves as the Lead Pharmacist at Pharmacy 777 Pascoe Vale, where she has transformed community health delivery through innovative clinical services, strategic partnerships, and the mentoring of emerging pharmacists. Her leadership extends nationally through her role on the Pharmacy 777 Retail Services Owners’ Working Group and locally as Chair of Community Services for Rotary Pascoe Vale.

Having lived through war, migration, and adversity, Sara embodies resilience and heart-led leadership. Her journey from refugee to recognised national leader fuels her commitment to empowerment, equity, and legacy-building for the next generation of women in pharmacy.

Carlene McMaugh

Co-Founder

Pharmacist, Healthcare Leader & Global Equity Advocate

A highly accomplished pharmacist, healthcare leader, and passionate global equity advocate, Carlene McMaugh’s profile is defined by her extensive experience, strategic insight, and dedicated advocacy.

With over 20 years in healthcare spanning Australia and the United Kingdom, her clinical depth is built on more than eighteen years as a practising pharmacist. This foundation is amplified by over 14 years in the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating broad expertise across critical therapeutic areas including women’s health, respiratory disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular health. Her collaborative aptitude is evidenced by her close work with doctors, specialists, pharmacists, and key opinion leaders on emerging technologies and established treatments.

Carlene is a respected communicator and thought leader within the profession. She is known for her insightful interviews and industry connections as the host of the Australian Journal of Pharmacy podcast, where her in-depth research and engaging style bring important professional conversations to life. She is also a regular contributor to the Australian Journal of Pharmacy, authoring clinical, practice, and opinion pieces, and has written for Australian Pharmacist.

On the international stage, Carlene demonstrates her global influence and dedication to inclusion as the Global Lead, Equity and Equality for the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). Her strategic coordination skills were previously vital in managing the FIP Transforming Vaccination Globally and Regionally programme. Her ethical judgment is recognised through her past service on the Human Research Ethics Committee for Deakin University, and her commitment to professional development through her mentorship of pharmacists via the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

Carlene brings a wealth of knowledge, strategic insight, and a crucial global perspective to FEMRx. Her dedication to fostering inclusion, leadership, and professional growth continues to inspire positive change within the pharmacy profession.

Partners

We collaborate with various universities, professional bodies, and industry partners who share our vision for empowering women in pharmacy. Together, we can create lasting change.