PHARMACY Guild of Australia's Queensland Branch President, Chris Owen, congratulated the Crisafulli Government and Health Minister Tim Nicholls on their appointments, noting that pharmacists are eager to collaborate in tackling healthcare challenges statewide.
With GP shortages affecting emergency departments, Owen highlighted that 97% of metropolitan residents and 83% of regional Australians live close to a pharmacy, making pharmacies an essential, accessible healthcare resource nationwide.
"Allowing pharmacists to offer more frontline services could reduce emergency department pressure by providing care for non-urgent needs," Owen said.
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