NT

Northern Territory

The Northern Territory has amended legislation to allow community pharmacists to prescribe medications, marking a significant step forward. While official programs are yet to be announced, this change paves the way for pharmacists to offer enhanced healthcare services. Supported by additional postgraduate education, this initiative will ensure pharmacists can fully utilise their skills, providing patients with timely and quality care close to home.

On 25 July, the NT’s Country Liberal Party made a pre-election commitment regarding the Northern Territory Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice program. If implemented, this will enable community pharmacists to treat 21 everyday health conditions, such as school sores, shingles, oral contraception, and to provide antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Stay tuned for official announcements and further details from Northern Territory Health.

Services Offered

Permanent Practice

  • Urinary Tract Infection

Planned Services

  • Acute exacerbations of mild plaque psoriasis
  • Acute minor wound management
  • Acute nausea and vomiting
  • Acute otitis externa
  • Acute otitis media
  • Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis
  • Asthma
  • Cardiovascular Disease (T2D, hypertension, dyslipidaemia)
  • COPD
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
  • Herpes zoster (shingles)
  • Hormonal contraception
  • Impetigo
  • Management for overweight and obesity
  • Medication management (therapeutic substitution, therapeutic adaptation, medicine continuation
  • Mild to moderate acne
  • Mild to moderate atopic dermatitis
  • Mild acute musculoskeletal pain
  • Oral health risk assessment and fluoride application
  • Smoking cessation
  • Travel health

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Page last updated on: 20 November 2024