CANBERRANS already using an oral contraceptive pill may be able to obtain a re-supply of their contraceptive pill at one of five participating pharmacies as part of a new trial, the ACT Govt has announced yesterday.
The five pharmacies participating include Capital Chemist Charnwood (pictured its pharmacist Rebecca Richardson), Gold Creek Discount Drug Store, The Pharmacy on Petrie (Civic), Erindale Pharmacy and Pharmasave Woden Pharmacy.
Pharmacy Guild of Australia ACT Branch President Simon Blacker said this is a step forward for many women in Canberra.
"It's a good example of community pharmacies partnering with GPs and other healthcare professionals to treat common health conditions with increased accessibility, in a safe and efficient way to unclog the health system," he commented.
"The ACT has now joined NSW, Qld, and Vic in the resupply of the oral contraceptive pill to women by community pharmacists.
"Community pharmacies in the ACT are ready to do more for patient's health by having community pharmacists working to their full scope of practice, and we look forward to working further with the ACT Govt on this."
This initiative will expand on the current trial of community pharmacists supplying medications to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
The trained pharmacists participating in the trial will be able to have a conversation with eligible Canberrans to determine whether they can provide medications, or refer the person to see a doctor. JG
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