Skin Condition Medications Added to Pharmacy Trial

Published on June 29, 2024

A trial program allowing pharmacies to provide certain medications, saving patients a trip to the doctor, has been expanded to include some common skin conditions. Eczema, shingles, school sores, and mild plaque psoriasis are now covered by the New South Wales (NSW) trial, which general practitioners have criticised, claiming it overlooks the patient’s overall care. Treatment for urinary tract infections (UTI) and the oral contraceptive pill are already available through pharmacies via the program. Health Minister Ryan Park said the trial’s findings would shape what role pharmacists could play in making healthcare more accessible. “We know how difficult it is to access a GP—there were fewer GPs in NSW in 2023 than there were in 2018—that’s why we’re making it easier for people to gain access to simple treatments and the medications they need for non-complex conditions,” he said....

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