THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has supported the recommendations of a Senate inquiry into access to contraception and sexual health care services, echoing the call for health professionals to practice to their full scope, supported by more pharmacists with specialty skills, to improve equitable care for women across the country.
The Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee's report Ending the postcode lottery: addressing barriers to sexual, maternity and reproductive healthcare in Australia also calls for increased PBS coverage for contraceptives and review of sexual and reproductive healthcare training, aligning with SHPA recommendations to the inquiry and testimony provided by Dr Luke Grzeskowiak, a member of SHPA's Women's and Newborn Health Leadership Committee.
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