Could pharmacies be an alternative healthcare option for young people?

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Could pharmacies be an alternative healthcare option for young people?

12 October 2022

Cathy Stephenson

Wednesday 12 October 2022, 12:20 AM

Some pharmacies might be in a position to offer low-cost, readily accessible, youth-friendly services [Image: Dean Mitchell on iStock]

With waiting times and costs to see a GP increasing, specialist GP Cathy Stephenson looks at whether pharmacies might be able to fill some of the healthcare gaps for rangatahi

Key points, Rangatahi face barriers to seeing a GP, including cost, appointment availability, location and the requirement to be registered with a practice. For, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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References

Horsfield E, Kelly F, Clark T, et al. How youth-friendly are pharmacies in New Zealand? Surveying aspects of accessibility and the pharmacy environment using a youth participatory approach. Res Social Adm Pharm 2014;10(3):529–38.
Horsfield E, Sheridan J, Kelly F, et al. Filling the gaps: opportunities for community pharmacies to help increase healthcare access for young people in New Zealand. Int J Pharm Pract 2014;22(3):169–77.
Horsfield E, Kelly F, Sheridan J, et al. Could community pharmacies help to improve youth health? Service availability and views of pharmacy personnel in New Zealand. Int J Public Health 2014;59(5):789–98.

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