These include universities offering full-scope training and improved access to medications and treatment in the state.
The University of Newcastle and the University of Technology Sydney will
offer full-scope training for community pharmacists from first semester 2026, announced NSW Premier Chris Minns at Pharmacy Connect this morning.
President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia NSW Branch, Mario Barone described the news as “a gamechanger”.
Minns also announced that pharmacists around the state will now be able to permanently offer treatment for common skin conditions including shingles, impetigo and psoriasis.
The initiative comes off the back of a successful 12-month trial enabling pharmacists to treat minor skin conditions.
In addition, the government is now looking at ways to improve access to antiviral medication to treat influenza.
Currently, these medications can only be accessed through a medical or nurse practitioner.
“By enabling pharmacists to help manage common conditions, we are increasing access to care and relieving pressure on our GPs and the public hospital system,” said Minns.
National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Trent Twomey praised the reforms.
“By making these services permanent, we’re ensuring that patients, especially in rural and regional areas, can access timely, expert care from their local pharmacists,” he said.
“We look forward to consistency with other jurisdictions, such as Qld, NT, Tas, and WA.”
More details in today’s issue of Pharmacy Daily.
