NATIONAL Pharmacies has welcomed the govt initiative that will soon see South Australians gain 24/7 access at some of its stores to treat a wider range of conditions.
Announced on World Pharmacists Day this week, the program enables pharmacists with training to treat skin conditions, ear infections, nausea, and provide wound management services.
CEO Vito Borrello said National Pharmacies is committed to working with the government to further expand pharmacist services, with the new program expected to begin by 2026 after training is completed.
Borrello also emphasised the success of earlier initiatives.
"In the past six months, our trained pharmacists have assisted more than 600 women seeking help for urinary tract infections, and those needing resupply of oral contraceptive pills, improving access to healthcare and reducing ED admissions," Borrello said.
"Our 24/7 pharmacy at Norwood has further assisted access to healthcare advice and medication with more than 8,000 people visiting after hours since opening in Feb," he added (PD 05 Feb).
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