27/05/2026
💊 Great news for WA communities! More pharmacists are being trained to diagnose and treat common health conditions, making healthcare more accessible than ever. 👩⚕️👨⚕️
Labor is making it easier to get the care you need from your local pharmacy.
We’ve launched a program to enable trained pharmacists to diagnose and treat an extra 17 common conditions, including ear infections, acne and asthma.
So far, 90 pharmacists are already in training - including 34 in rural and regional WA.
In this year’s Budget, we’re funding up to 200 additional pharmacists to undertake this important training.
By building their skills, we can ease pressure on hospitals and GPs and make it easier for people to access health care.