Tasmanian Labor’s policy commitments also include offering after-hours incentives so local pharmacies can stay open for longer; maintaining current pharmacy ownership rules; increasing access to vaccinations and contraception; and reforming interstate prescription regulations.

Labor will also introduce a new meningococcal B vaccine program for all infants and teenagers.

“Community pharmacies want to do even more for their patients, and this commitment to expanding community pharmacists’ scope of practice, including supporting the training and making these conditions permanent practice, will mean more access to care for more Tasmanians,” said Joe O’Malley, Tasmanian Branch President.

“These policies represent a strong commitment to community pharmacy and the patients we serve,” he concluded.

More details in tomorrow's issue of Pharmacy Daily.