Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control Pills, Vaccinations, Antibiotics Without Doctors

Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control Pills, Vaccinations, Antibiotics Without Doctors
Patients will be able to skip a visit to the doctor to access contraceptives, vaccinations, and antibiotics. Philippe Huguen/Getty Images
Jessie Zhang
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The New South Wales (NSW) government has announced it will allow pharmacists in the state to prescribe medication such as hormonal contraceptives, antibiotics, and travel vaccinations from Nov. 14 without requiring approval from doctors in a move to reduce pressure on the health system.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the proposed pharmacy reforms would expand the number of medications pharmacists can administer.

Jessie Zhang
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Jessie Zhang is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia, covering news on health and science.
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