How is access to UTI treatment and the pill changing? And is the policy backed by evidence?
Eloi_Omella/Getty Images From February 2027, eligible women will be able to consult a pharmacist at a participating community pharmacy for treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) or hormonal contraception, with no out-of-pocket consultation fee. If the pharmacist prescribes a medicine, it will cost no more than A$25 per prescription. Health Minister Mark Butler has promoted the initiative, which will be trialled for 12 months, as a win for women’s health. But what’s actually changing? And…
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