Ms Kathy Maher:

My colleague Dr. O'Dwyer will also answer. Over the past 20 years the need for the emergency services we have provided within our community pharmacy has exponentially increased. On multiple occasions have had to administer emergency salbutamol for an emergency asthma attack, or emergency adrenaline injections for anaphylactic reactions among children and adults in our consultation rooms. By having the resources, facilities and premises which are up to a certain standard we can provide that care in our community. I have a rural pharmacy and I know that I provide a significant level of emergency care to my patients.