STAR Discount Chemist has announced the launch of a new, streamlined online travel medicine service designed to make expert care more convenient and accessible for South Australians heading overseas.
Developed in collaboration with Glide Online Travel Clinic, and directed by Infectious Diseases Physician Dr James Knox, the service combines telehealth consultations with local pharmacy support to provide the preventive support travellers need.
With Glide, patients can consult with an experienced Australian travel doctor from home, then visit a nearby Star Discount Chemist to fill prescriptions, receive recommended vaccinations, and pick up other travel essentials.
"Travel medicine lends itself perfectly to telehealth, and our patients really appreciate the convenience," Dr Knox said.
"It's a great example of how technology, used well, can enhance the quality of care we deliver."
With South Australian pharmacists able to authorise and administer travel vaccines such as cholera, rabies and typhoid, Star Discount Chemist Chief Pharmacist, Shannon Hewitt, is excited to launch the travel medicine service across its pharmacies.
"The roll-out of pharmacist travel vaccination means that Star Discount Chemist can now provide even better, more comprehensive care for our patients and communities," Hewitt said.
"It's an exciting step forward that aligns perfectly with our mission to make healthcare simple by providing timely and equitable access for all South Australians," she enthused.
Star Discount Chemist Rostrevor Pharmacist Manager, Johnny Silvestri, said that the new travel service is a valuable addition to the trusted care they already provide in their communities.
"We've always been the first port of call for local health advice, and now we can support our patients with expert travel health care too - safely, conveniently, and all under one roof."
Glide also offers its online travel medicine clinic service in NSW (PD 05 Mar), ACT and Tasmania. KB
Pictured: Johnny Silvestri, Pharmacist Manager, Star Discount Chemist Rostrevor; Dr James Knox, Director, Glide Online Travel Clinic; Shannon Hewitt, Chief Pharmacist, Star Pharmacy Group.
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