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Community pharmacy in Australia.

Shalom I Benrimoj1, Michael S Frommer

  • 1Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. charlieb@pharm.usyd.edu.au

Australian Health Review : a Publication of the Australian Hospital Association
|November 6, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Community pharmacies in Australia offer accessible healthcare services and are vital for public health. Their future involves expanding roles in health promotion and chronic disease management.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Community pharmacy represents a unique, accessible public health infrastructure in Australia, largely privately funded.
  • The sector's economic viability relies on balancing product supply with diversified service provision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the historical development of community pharmacy within the Australian healthcare system.
  • To evaluate the current and prospective contributions of community pharmacies to healthcare delivery.
  • To identify factors influencing the future role of community pharmacy in public health.

Main Methods:

  • This article presents a descriptive analysis based on a review of existing literature and policy documents.
  • It synthesizes information on the Australian community pharmacy model, its services, and its integration into the broader health system.

Main Results:

  • Community pharmacies possess extensive reach and accessibility across Australia.
  • Their financial sustainability is linked to diversifying services beyond traditional dispensing.
  • Government and industry initiatives are positioning pharmacies for enhanced roles in prevention and chronic disease care.

Conclusions:

  • Community pharmacy is evolving into a more integrated component of the Australian health system.
  • Diversification of services and retention of product supply are crucial for its future.
  • Pharmacies are poised to play a significant role in health promotion and disease prevention, particularly for chronic conditions.

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