Pharmacist Resupply of Oral Contraceptive Pills

The WA Premier, The Hon. Roger Cook MLA, and the Minister for Health, The Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, announced on 28th May 2024 that pharmacist resupply of prescribed oral contraceptive pills (OCP) is now an approved pharmacy service in Western Australia.

Of note:

• Western Australian women aged between 16 to 39 years will no longer have to visit a GP to receive a resupply of their prescribed oral contraceptive pills.
• Pharmacists, who have completed approved training, will be able to provide a resupply of oral contraceptive pills for up to a maximum of 12 months.
• Younger women within this cohort, those aged 16 and 17 years, will be able to receive a single resupply for up to 4 months.

The Western Australian Department of Health’s Pharmacist Resupply of Oral Contraceptive Pills – Western Australian Protocol outlines patient eligibility and the pharmacist's participation. Pharmacists should also familiarise themselves with the Pharmacist Resupply of Oral Contraceptives SASA.

It is important to note that the Protocol provide for resupply of only current medicines; alterations to the hormones or doses through pharmacist resupply are not allowed.