PHARMACY Guild of Australia Queensland Branch President Chris Owen said the first year of the expanded Scope of Practice Pilot has transformed healthcare delivery across the state.
Now one year into Queensland's Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot, the program and the 16 acute conditions covered will become permanent from 01 Jul.
Owen described the one-year milestone as a pivotal moment in the progression of health care.
"This initiative has - and will continue to be - a game-changer for our health care system, empowering community pharmacists to deliver high-quality care to their patients.
"We look forward to building on this success and driving further innovation in health care delivery," Owen added.
Since its implementation as a pilot, the program has helped bring healthcare options closer to Queenslanders, with 97% of metro residents living within 2.5km of a community pharmacy, and 83% in regional areas less than 5km away.
The expansion of the scope and its implementation as a permanent fixture was announced last month by Queensland Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, Tim Nicholls, at the 2025 Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP2025).
The program expands the role of pharmacists as the first point of contact for a number of common health needs, including uncomplicated urinary tract infections, vaccinations, skin conditions, travel health and chronic disease management. ML
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