What an increase in pharmacy
scope means for you

Pharmacists are now being given the power to prescribe for a range of common conditions, including travel vaccines and more.

What an increase in pharmacy
scope means for you

Pharmacists are now being given the power to prescribe for a range of common conditions, including travel vaccines and more.

What an increase in pharmacy scope
means for you

Pharmacists are now being given the power to prescribe for a range of common conditions, including travel vaccines and more.

Fast facts about the increased scope of the pharmacy

A high proportion of the Australian population have access to a community pharmacy within a 2.5 to 5km radius of where they live
The scope of practice will allow more Pharmacists to provide universal access to health services regardless of where they live
Each state and territory is allowing a different range of services, with Queensland leading the way

What is the increased scope of practice and how does it impact me?

With community Pharmacists, like Blooms The Chemist, being recognised as an essential part of the heathcare system, many Pharmacist are able to prescribe and manage treatment for a range of everyday conditions.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has an up-to-date list of what health services are available, what health services are in the pilot phase and which health services are planned with commitment from the Government.

You can see what new services Blooms The Chemist are offering by state below.