Needle and Syringe Service
Many people rely on needles, lancets or syringes to manage medical conditions and maintain their health as well. Your community pharmacy ma...
Opioid Dependency Treatment
Community pharmacies are at the forefront of helping patients with opioid dependency treatment. Pharmacists and patients involved in Opioid Dependency Treatment (ODT) programs must follow strict protocols and the pharmacist is responsible for complying with all State and Territory regulation that governs the dispensing of the relevant pharmacotherapy in each state.
The ease of access and non-judgmental nature of community pharmacy makes it an ideal location to provide ODT programs.
The programs usually involve the controlled supply of opioid replacements such as methadone or buprenorphine.
Importantly the provision of pharmacotherapy treatments involves integration of GPs/drug treatment clinicians and community pharmacies working on a coordinated system of health care delivery.
Many people in treatment obtain information, advice, and support in their treatment at their local pharmacy.
The provision of these programs highlights the commitment of pharmacists to harm-reduction programs aimed at protecting individuals who have a dependence to opioids.
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Mental Health Support
Community pharmacies are increasingly playing a major role in helping patients manage mental health issues. In addition, because of their a...
Absence from Work Certificates
Many community pharmacies now provide absence from work certificates. This means your local pharmacist can help when you or someone you car...
The Benefits of Your Local Pharmacy
The community pharmacy system in Australia is recognised as world-best and the expertise and knowledge of your pharmacist means health...