Pharmacists could soon renew scripts for the pill, under election pledge

Residents may quickly renew prescriptions for the contraceptive capsule at their native pharmacy underneath an election pledge proposed by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government.

The transfer would permit sufferers to bypass GPs for normal prescriptions just like the contraceptive capsule and customary antibiotics at no cost over a 12-month trial interval.

Premier Dominic Perrottet stated the plan would “transform healthcare” with individuals in a position to e book on-line or stroll into their native pharmacy and get the care they want.

Premier Dominic Perrottet stated the plan would change the healthcare system. (Nine)

Under our pharmacy plan, the federal government would cowl the price of the affected person session charge for the therapy of UTI and the contraceptive capsule.

It will even see pharmacists prescribe therapy of an UTI.

“This is about making it easier and quicker for people to access important prescription medications and treatments,” Perrottet stated.

“It’s harder than ever to get into a GP and that’s why these changes will make a real difference to people who need to access a range of prescriptions and treatments.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) NSW President Chelsea Felkai said that the pilot would “considerably enhance” access to timely healthcare.

“Pharmacists are well-positioned to ship high quality, well timed care to NSW sufferers experiencing uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections,” Felkai said.