THE Victorian Government is calling for expressions of interest from pharmacists and GPs to participate in the new Pharmacist Chronic Disease Management pilot program.
The 18 month pilot program, to be implemented in one metropolitan and two rural locations, will see pharmacists and GPs work closely together to help patients manage their chronic illnesses and medications.
Through the pilot, eligible patients will be able to visit their local pharmacist to monitor chronic conditions and manage medications under the direction of their GP's care plan.
Many of these visits will involve renewing prescriptions or making dosage adjustments, rather than diagnosing new conditions.
By expanding the role of pharmacists in collaboration with GPs, it will mean families have a new convenient option to access the healthcare they need, when they need it and close to home, the government release said.
Acting Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos said, "We know pharmacists are trusted healthcare professionals and that our community pharmacies can provide a greater range of health services."
Expressions of interest are open until 24 Feb 2017 - CLICK HERE.
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