Resources for pharmacists: Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice

A range of clinical and operational resources are available to support the delivery of Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice Services in South Australia.

Community Pharmacist Prescribing Code

Clinical Practice Guidelines

The Clinical Practice Guidelines were developed by SA Health with input from GPs, specialists, pharmacists, and consumers. They reflect national guidelines and incorporate international best practice and professional standards to support high-quality, comprehensive, and evidence-based care for consumers across the range of covered conditions. The Community Pharmacist Prescribing Code requires authorised pharmacists to follow the Clinical Practice Guidelines when providing Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice services, including the prescribing of certain Schedule 4 (Prescription Only) Medicines.

The Clinical Practice Guidelines are only to be used by authorised pharmacists who are providing Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice services, including the prescribing of certain Schedule 4 (Prescription Only) Medicines, in accordance with the Community Pharmacist Prescribing Code.

Common conditions

Health and wellbeing services

Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice Initiative Handbook

The Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice Initiative Handbook (PDF 681KB) provides authorised pharmacists and pharmacy owners with practical guidance, resources, and operational information to support the safe and effective implementation of Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice in South Australia.

Additional resources

Legislation

Further information

If you have any questions about Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice services in South Australia, please contact the Office of the Chief Pharmacist at Health.CommunityPharmacyInitiatives@sa.gov.au.