Wesfarmers Health welcomes the Tasmanian Government’s recent announcement of a $5 million investment to expand the role of pharmacists in treating everyday and chronic health conditions.
The training fund will enable a significant expansion in the scope of practice for community pharmacists in Tasmania who will be able to offer more holistic care in the communities they serve.
Patients will benefit from community-focused treatment – whether it’s for common conditions such as ear infections, reflux, or wound care, or through enhanced services in aged care settings.
This announcement reinforces the essential role community pharmacists play in frontline healthcare and builds on successful models already in place in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
This will bring real and lasting benefits to the Tasmanian community by making healthcare simpler, more affordable and easier to access.