The accredited course empowers pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives to eligible patients, enhancing the accessibility and convenience of reproductive health services.
The College's CEO, Amanda Seeto, congratulated the pharmacists on their achievement.
“This milestone reflects the dedication of pharmacists to expanding their scope of practice and delivering vital healthcare services in their communities," she said
Now is the time to join your peers in expanding your scope and delivering services that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Amanda Seeto
"It’s also a win for women’s health, with more accessible options for contraception now available across Queensland and Tasmania.
"The pharmacists who completed the course are located across a wide geographical spread, including Southeast Queensland to Monto and Taroom, demonstrating the growing reach of pharmacist-led contraceptive services.
"With enrolments now open in Tasmania, we look forward to seeing these services delivered there from December 1 2025."
Ms Seeto also acknowledged the collaborative effort behind the course’s success.
“This milestone would not have been possible without the incredible work of the College team, our workshop facilitators, and assessors," she said.
"Their commitment to delivering high-quality education has been instrumental in supporting pharmacists through this new mode of learning.”
Ms Seeto said she encouraged other pharmacists to take part.
“Now is the time to join your peers in expanding your scope and delivering services that make a real difference in people’s lives.”
Pharmacists eligible to deliver this health service to support women’s health are encouraged to enrol in the College's Prescribing Hormonal Contraceptives Course.
