SOUTH Australia will gain its fourth 24-hour community pharmacy in the outer southern suburbs, following soaring demand seen in the state's three existing round-the-clock pharmacies launched earlier this year.
Since opening in Feb and Mar (PD 05 Mar), nearly 120,000 people have accessed these after-hours pharmacies, prompting the Malinauskas Labor Government to expand the service.
To date, the Salisbury Plain Chemist Warehouse has seen nearly 70,000 after-hours visitors, while Clovelly Park has served over 33,000, and Norwood's National Pharmacies has recorded 15,000.
Combined, these locations have dispensed more than 49,000 prescriptions during extended hours and handled close to 5,500 health-related calls.
The new 24/7 pharmacy, planned for the Hallett Cove, Sheidow Park, and Trott Park areas, aims to provide a convenient health option for southern suburb residents.
Selected through a competitive tender, it will be modelled after the current 24-hour locations that help ease emergency department demand by offering round-the-clock access to medicines and health advice.
CW pharmacist Philip Colasante said, "we're proud to support Adelaide with 24/7 pharmacy access alongside the SA govt".
National Pharmacies CEO Vito Borrello added, "there is gratitude for our after-hours service when no other option is available". JG
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