The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has welcomed the opportunity to continue working closely with Minister Butler in his re-appointment as Minister for Health and Aged Care.
“Minister Butler has worked hard to put patients at the heart of his work. Most recently we’ve seen the announcement that medicine will soon be more affordable” National President Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Professor Trent Twomey said.
“Continuity will ensure the necessary reforms to healthcare, including expanding the range of services offered in pharmacy, can be taken forward at pace. There were a lot of reviews and recommendations in the first term – now is the time to put these into practice in partnership with industry, healthcare professionals and experts. Now is the time to act.
Minister Butler is joined in the Department for Health, Aged Care and NDIS by Minister Sam Rae and Minister Jenny McAllister.
“The Guild and community pharmacy looks forward to working with Minister Butler and his team to continue delivering for all Australian patients.
“I am also looking forward to continuing to work closely with fellow pharmacist Emma McBride to deliver regional and rural healthcare – and with Dan Rapacholi as Special Envoy for Men’s Health.”
Community pharmacy is Australia’s most accessible frontline healthcare destination and plays a vital role in treating and supporting patients across Australia. On average people visit community pharmacy every three weeks, providing a unique opportunity for proactive health advice and intervention.
There are more than 6,000 community pharmacies, often with extended opening times through the week and weekend. This makes it easier for patients to get the help they need. By thinking pharmacy first patients can access high quality advice, triage and treatment.