TERRITORIANS may soon benefit from expanded health services through community pharmacists, as both major parties seek to enhance healthcare access ahead of the Northern Territory's Aug election.
Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro announced the Northern Territory Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice program, which would allow pharmacists to treat up to 21 conditions if the Country Liberal Party wins the election.
Meanwhile, the current government is also in consultation with the sector to gather community feedback on expanding pharmacy services.
Colleen Niland, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's Vice-President for the territory, welcomed the moves.
"The Northern Territory is home to 270 pharmacists who can and should be empowered to contribute more to the health of Territorians," she said.
Niland highlighted the potential to ease the burden on GPs, such as during peak tourist seasons.
"As pharmacists, we want to do more for our patients, and our patients want us to be able to do more," Niland concluded.
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