Union supports supermarket checks
July 2, 2014
Professional Pharmacists
Australia (PPA) has hailed the
new Woolworths program where
pharmacists perform basic health
checks in supermarkets (see main
story), saying it provides “an
alternative employment pathway
for young pharmacists.”
PPA president Geoff March said
that young pharmacists are often
forced to accept low-paid jobs in
community pharmacies.
“If the people conducting these
tests are fully qualified and paid
$40 per hour, what is the issue,
especially when many young
pharmacists have to work for
discount pharmacies for around
$25 an hour,” he said.
March also claimed the initiative
could improve health outcomes for
the community.
“Convenience of access is a
driving motivator for Australians...
with the increasing cost of
healthcare, including the attempt
by the Australian government to
impose a co-payment on GP visits,
we should welcome professional
people providing basic health
checks then referring patients to
doctors when required,” he said.
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