Women in NSW will soon have easier access to the oral contraceptive pill as the government expands a state-wide clinical trial to ease pressure on GPs.

Under the changes, women will be able to obtain a prescription for resupply of the pill from their pharmacist without having to see a doctor, except if it is the first time they have taken the medication.

The pilot phase of the community pharmacy prescribing trial to treat basic health complaints at local pharmacies launched in May.

In July it was expanded to include treatment for women suffering urinary tract infections or UTIs.

The state’s Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said the scheme had been particularly popular in regional areas, which often had fewer GPs available.

Health Minister Ryan Park is set to join Dr Chant in an announcement on Wednesday.

– AAP