THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has partnered with Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Australia to showcase the future of women’s services in community pharmacy by bringing a sample consult room, fully equipped to conduct clinical consultations, to Parliament House in Canberra.
Stakeholders, partners and politicians have been invited to learn more about how increasing services will benefit women’s health, with three prescribing pharmacists from Queensland travelling to Canberra to highlight their experience, expertise and the importance of healthcare access to their patients.
“Women’s health will benefit significantly from increased services being available in community pharmacy,” said Professor Trent Twomey, National President Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
“Women can already access treatment for uncomplicated UTIs at community pharmacies across Australia and in some states can visit their community pharmacy to initiate hormonal contraception, such as the pill.”
The event follows the launch of the Guild’s Towards 2035 plan, which outlined its goal of 80% of pharmacies providing additional services, and 80% of pharmacists able to treat additional conditions by 2035.
Cate Whalan, Queensland-based prescribing pharmacist said, “I’ve treated so many women at my community pharmacy since I became a prescribing pharmacist.
“I’ve seen firsthand what a lifeline it is for women to be able to access primary healthcare support at their local pharmacy.”
Spaces like the one pictured enable pharmacists to deliver additional services including reproductive health consultations, chronic disease management and treatment for everyday health conditions.
“Supporting women’s choices is incredibly important and we know many women rely on their local community pharmacy to provide advice, support and treatment,” said Daile Kelleher, Chief Executive Officer Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia.
“There needs to be ‘no wrong door’ when it comes to accessing sexual and reproductive health.
“Raising awareness about the services available and working with government to shape future policy is absolutely crucial,” she concluded.
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