Pharmacies in Western Australiaissue resupplies of the oral contraceptive pill.
It means eligible patients can access ‘the pill’ as long as they renew their prescription with their GP once a year.
The State Government announcement is aimed at improving WA residents’ access to healthcare and easing pressure on GPs.
Here’s how it’ll work.
WA pill resupplies
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WA’s over-the-counter pill resupply service follows similar programs already underway in, Victoria, and Queensland.
The measure is part of broader initiatives to improve women’s health services in WA.
Last year, the State Government launched a service allowing pharmacies to diagnose and treat urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms.
The Government says it’s working to prioritise giving women more convenient access to health care.
