Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice initiative
Under a new State Government initiative, South Australians will be able to attend a local pharmacy to access additional high quality healthcare advice and services for a range of health conditions, as part of an expansion in the scope of practice of community pharmacists.
Expanding the scope of practice of pharmacists will provide consumers with additional healthcare access and options, and support reducing pressure on the health system including emergency departments and primary care.
The State Government initiative will see pharmacists who have undertaken additional post-graduate training, offer consultations to assess, manage, and treat a range of conditions, such as:
- Skin conditions (shingles, psoriasis, dermatitis, school sores, acne)
- Ear infections
- Wound management
- Nausea and vomiting
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Rhinitis
The Office of the Chief Pharmacist is working with key stakeholders to progress the models of care and approve training and education programs for this exciting initiative.
This initiative will build on the successful implementation of the Community Pharmacy Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Community Pharmacy Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) Resupply Services.
Access to the services under the initiative are expected to start as early as 2026, pending pharmacists’ completion of the required post-graduate training.
More information will be provided as the planning progresses.