THE Victorian Government is calling for community pharmacists to participate in a 12-month statewide pilot so people can access treatment for common conditions and basic healthcare needs from their local pharmacist.
Acting Minister for Health Gabrielle Williams yesterday announced the EOI process is open for the pilot, which will provide an alternative to booking appointments with busy GPs when Victorians are sick, need a quick vaccine, or are renewing a script for something like the pill, a statement said.
To be part of the pilot, community pharmacists are required to meet certain criteria, including having a consulting room at the pharmacy and completing mandatory training for each of the piloted services they will provide - see more, HERE.
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