For the first time in South Australia, women already on the contraceptive pill can now skip a visit to the doctor and get their prescription renewed at the pharmacy.
The convenient and cost-effective change is expected to significantly benefit busy women seeking reliable access to contraception.
Women already using the contraceptive pill can obtain up to a 12-month supply directly from one of 130 pharmacies equipped to provide the new service.Women already on the contraceptive pill in South Australia will be able to get their prescription renewed at a pharmacy. This initiative builds on the success of a similar program launched in March, which enables women to receive treatment for urinary tract infections directly from pharmacies.
The South Australian government is actively exploring additional ways to leverage the expertise of community pharmacists, considering the expansion of the list of medications they can prescribe."I think to extend the scope of practice is a big issue and I think it raises a lot of safety concerns," Dr Clare Keogh from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners said.
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