Department of Health

Victorian Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot

The statewide pilot aimed at testing an expanded role for community pharmacists.

Updates

  • On 20 May 2025, the government announced the Community Pharmacist Pilot will become an ongoing Community Pharmacist Program from 1 July 2025. This means that patients can continue to access the pilot treatments and services in pharmacies.
  • Over the next two years, additional common health conditions and well-being services will be introduced to the Community Pharmacist Program, bringing the total to 22 services pharmacists can offer. Most consultations will remain free for patients, as pharmacies will continue to receive a $20 payment from government per consultation.
  • Please note that from 1 July 2025, the medication subsidy will end, and patients will need to pay the full medication price. Communications to pharmacists on how to manage this change with patients will be made available prior to July.
  • More information and updates will be provided across our websites in the coming weeks

The Department of Health commenced a 12-month statewide pilot in October 2023 to test an expanded role for community pharmacists. From 1 July, the Community Pharmacist Pilot will become an ongoing Community Pharmacist Program.

During the pilot, participating and appropriately trained community pharmacists are able to provide certain Schedule 4 medications under a structured prescribing model for:

  • Treatment for shingles
  • Treatment for a flare-up of mild plaque psoriasis
  • Resupply of select oral contraceptive pills without a prescription
  • Treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections

Reviewed 23 May 2025

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Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot team

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