Qld pharmacists have started independently diagnosing and prescribing for 17 conditions

Ten pharmacists at six pharmacies are approved to treat patients so far.
Sarah Simpkins
Queensland Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Shannon Fentiman.

The Queensland Government’s pharmacy prescribing experiment is finally a reality.

Pharmacists in the pilot confirmed on Wednesday morning that the State Government had given them the green light to start offering independent diagnosis and treatment of up to 17 conditions.