THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia is urging men to "think pharmacy first" when it comes to health, as new research highlights growing frustration with GP wait times and strong support for extended pharmacy hours.
The Guild said Australian men are facing barriers to GP-centred healthcare, with research showing that 16% of people wait more than three weeks for a GP appointment, and increasingly look to community pharmacies.
The survey found that 87% of men support pharmacies opening 6am - midnight, and 79% back 24-hour access, while 56% of men aged 18 - 34 would pay for an immediate pharmacist consultation for everyday or long-term health conditions.
Guild national president Professor Trent Twomey said the findings show the need to rethink how healthcare is delivered.
"Men don't need more motivation to see their GP - they need access," Professor Twomey explained, pointing to the accessible care and trusted advice offered by community pharmacy.
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