Item Macro

I've searched the forums and not found a definitive answer on the item macro issue.

I know /item [item name] [target] does not work.

Is there a workaround? I was hoping maybe a way to through a macro trigger something on the crossbar/hotbar. Like a command that would use the action on crossbar 8 position 15 or something like that.

Is the item macro something going to be added, or do we just have to make due without?

Any ideas?

I really want this macro:
/item "Potion of Vitality" <me>
/ac "Thrill of Battle"
/ac "Convalescence"

Just slam on that button until all 3 fire and boom, boosted vit, boosted health gain and boosted healing.