THE Western Australian Government has earmarked $1.3 million in its 2025-6 budget for a pilot program to expand pharmacist scope of practice.
The enhanced access community pharmacy pilot was announced last year, and builds on the success of the recent scope expansion to include urinary tract infection treatment and the oral contraceptive pill.
It is expected to be up and running in 2027.
The money will be used to provide training for pharmacists to deliver care for conditions such as mild to moderate shingles, acne, dermatitis, musculoskeletal pain and inflammation, nausea and wound management.
So far, the existing programs have helped more than 7,000 women in WA across 500 community pharmacies.
The Cook Government said it will work with the Pharmacy Guild, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and other parties to ensure the programs are properly rolled out.
The funding is part of a $1.4 billion health spend package designed to deliver on the government's vision to enhance access to the health system, with a boost to hospital services as well as other major health-related election commitments.
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