Emergency contraception at a pharmacy: what to expect
The morning-after pill is available from any Australian pharmacy without a prescription. Here is how the options compare, what the pharmacist will ask, and your rights at the counter.
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A free, government-funded one-on-one review of your medicines with a pharmacist, to make sure you understand and use them safely.
2732 pharmacies
A free, GP-referred review where an accredited pharmacist goes through all your medicines in your own home and reports back to your doctor.
2448 pharmacies
Dispensing a medicine in smaller, regular instalments instead of all at once, to support safety and adherence.
2902 pharmacies
Practical, judgement-free help to quit smoking or vaping: nicotine replacement, advice on prescription options, and a plan that doubles your chances.
2244 pharmacies
A quick, often free blood pressure check at the pharmacy, with help understanding your reading and knowing when to see a GP.
2859 pharmacies
Walking sticks, frames, wheelchairs and daily-living aids from the pharmacy, with advice on choosing safely and on funding options.
1969 pharmacies
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Australian pharmacy guides and practical health information
The morning-after pill is available from any Australian pharmacy without a prescription. Here is how the options compare, what the pharmacist will ask, and your rights at the counter.
An eScript token is only a key to your prescription, so losing it rarely means losing the script. Here is how to get a token resent, move your repeats to another pharmacy, and why a token might not work.
Since 2024, vapes can only be sold by pharmacies, to help people quit smoking. Here is what you can buy without a prescription, which states still need one, and the other quit options worth asking about.
PBS scripts now cost no more than $25, or $7.70 with a concession card. Here is why you might still pay more, and how the PBS Safety Net cuts your costs later in the year.