COMMUNITY pharmacies in Brisbane will remain open throughout the city's COVID-19-induced lockdown to ensure patients retain access to critical medicines.
Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland Branch Acting President, Chris Owen, said pharmacies across the city were "well-prepared" for the three-day lockdown, which was announced yesterday.
"As primary healthcare providers, community pharmacies are here to help all Queenslanders, and already have protocols in place to ensure their safety and wellbeing," he said.
"These include ensuring all Queensland patients have fair and equitable access to their essential medicines; ensuring patients maintain adequate social distancing while in store; and putting in place maximum purchasing limits to ensure supplies of items like PPE, masks and hand sanitiser can be fairly distributed across the community.
"As essential primary healthcare services, Queensland's vast network of over 1,200 community pharmacies will continue to be on the frontline of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and remain open to service members of the community."
Owen advised Guild members to visit the organisation's website to access support or advice regarding government directions.
He also encouraged patients to visit getmycovidvax.com.au to complete an eligibility check and see when they may be eligible for their COVID-19 vaccination.
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