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More Supercare Pharmacies To Give Round-The-Clock Care

22 September 2017

The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled the final eight locations of its 20 Supercare Pharmacies to help thousands more people get the healthcare and advice they need, round-the-clock and close to home.

Visiting Carnovale Pharmacy in Yarraville today, Minister for Health Jill Hennessy announced the next eight 24-hour Supercare Pharmacies to open by 30 June 2018, delivering on a key election promise.

There are currently 12 Supercare Pharmacies across Victoria that are open 24/7 with a nurse on site from 6pm-10pm daily. The eight new Supercare Pharmacies will be located at:

  • HealthSmart in the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre
  • Mildura Chemist Warehouse
  • Shepparton Chemist Warehouse
  • Ringwood Chemist Warehouse
  • Cranbourne North Chemist Warehouse
  • Melton Chemist Warehouse
  • Hoppers Crossing Chemist Warehouse
  • Keilor East Chemist Warehouse.

Since July 2016, there have been more than 81,000 visits to Supercare Pharmacies between 10pm and 7am. There have also been more than 5,000 episodes of care provided by nursing staff. Around 30 per cent of Supercare Pharmacy visitors would have gone to hospital if the pharmacy or nursing service had not been available.

Victoria has been hit hard by one of the worst flu seasons, with increasing demand on busy hospital emergency departments and ambulances.

Community pharmacists across Victoria, including Supercare pharmacists, have played a key role in providing convenient access to vaccinations, advice and treatment for people suffering from flu symptoms.

They were also critical during the thunderstorm asthma event last year, and continue to raise awareness of better asthma and hay fever management for the upcoming pollen season.

The free nursing service at Supercare Pharmacies also assists with support and advice for minor injury and illness, flu and whooping cough immunisations, health screening, sexual health advice and referrals to other services.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Jill Hennessy

“Our hospital emergency departments have been under pressure this flu season. Supercare Pharmacies have made a real difference, providing another option for families, and helping to ease the load, late at night.”

“With another eight on board, we have delivered on our election promise to open 20 Supercare Pharmacies, with six in regional Victoria.”

Quote attributable to Member for Williamstown Wade Noonan

“It can be an awful feeling when your child is sick in the middle of night. The Carnovale Pharmacy in Yarraville is giving local families the peace of mind that round-the-clock care is nearby, when they need it most.”

Reviewed 19 August 2020

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