Following the announcement of a partnership between Woolworths subsidiary, HealthLife Pharmacy and pharmacist Warren Turner, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia says it is monitoring the development and examining any possible implications.
A spokesperson for the Guild says the governing industry body is doing checks to “ensure the partnership meets the State and Territory-based pharmacy registration requirements”.
“We have contacted the pharmacy authorities in all jurisdictions across Australia to ensure this partnership meets all the State and Territory-based registration requirements that all pharmacies must comply with,” the spokesperson said.
“We also note that the Federal Government, and all State and Territory Governments, have committed to the continuing support of the existing model of pharmacy.
“This model has proven over many years to be an effective, accessible, safe and reliable provider of health services to communities in all parts of Australia.
“It is protected by legislation at the Federal and, State and Territory levels.
“The Guild will keep members informed of developments on this issue.”
A statement from HealthyLife Pharmacy says SuperPharmacy, under the banner of HealthyLife Pharmacy, will provide what it describes as holistic services while Mr Turner will provide pharmacy services and continue to be an independent provider of pharmacy services.
