Pharmacy services in Australia

Pharmacy services

Explore the services Australian pharmacies offer. Choose one to learn what it is, who it helps, how it's regulated, and to find pharmacies near you.

Treatment & prescribing

Pharmacist consultations for common conditions and minor ailments — assessment, advice and, where state rules allow, treatment.

Acute diffuse otitis externa (swimmer's ear) consultation

A pharmacist assessment of a painful, inflamed outer ear canal, with ear-drop treatment and advice — or referral — where state rules allow.

8 pharmacies

Acute minor wound management

A pharmacist assessment of a recent minor cut, graze or burn, with cleaning, dressing and aftercare advice — or referral — where state rules allow.

8 pharmacies

Acute nausea and vomiting treatment

A pharmacist assessment of short-term nausea and vomiting, with rehydration advice and treatment — or referral — where state rules allow.

7 pharmacies

Acute otitis media (middle ear infection) consultation

A structured pharmacist assessment of a suspected middle ear infection, with pain relief advice and — where state rules allow — antibiotic treatment or referral.

7 pharmacies

Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis (hay fever) treatment

A pharmacist assessment of persistent nasal and eye symptoms, with a tailored treatment plan — or referral — where state rules allow.

6 pharmacies

Asthma assessment and management

A pharmacist assessment of asthma symptoms and control, with inhaler-technique checks, action-plan support and treatment — or referral — where state rules allow.

83 pharmacies

Cardiovascular disease risk reduction

A pharmacist service to check and lower your heart and stroke risk — covering blood pressure, cholesterol and type 2 diabetes — with advice or referral.

83 pharmacies

COPD Assessment & Management

Pharmacy support for living with COPD: inhaler technique, action-plan help, recognising flare-ups early, and quit-smoking support, with your GP.

83 pharmacies

Fluoride application (Queensland only)

A quick, painless application of protective fluoride varnish at participating Queensland pharmacies, to help prevent tooth decay alongside regular dental care.

8 pharmacies

Full Scope of Practice Pilot

State pilots that let trained pharmacists assess and treat a defined list of common conditions, expanding what you can get done at the pharmacy.

219 pharmacies

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) treatment

A pharmacist assessment of heartburn and reflux, with treatment and lifestyle advice — or referral — where state rules allow.

4 pharmacies

Hormonal Contraceptive Service Pilot

A state pilot letting specially trained pharmacists assess and prescribe selected hormonal contraception after a structured consultation.

155 pharmacies

Impetigo (school sores) treatment

A pharmacist assessment of impetigo, with antiseptic or antibiotic treatment and hygiene advice — or referral — where state rules allow.

15 pharmacies

Mild acute musculoskeletal pain treatment

A pharmacist assessment of a recent strain, sprain or simple back pain, with pain-relief and self-care advice — or referral — where state rules allow.

7 pharmacies

Mild to moderate acne treatment

A pharmacist assessment of mild to moderate acne, with treatment and skincare advice — or referral — where state rules allow.

8 pharmacies

Mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema) treatment

A pharmacist assessment of mild to moderate eczema, with a treatment and moisturising plan — or referral — where state rules allow.

9 pharmacies

Oral Contraceptive Pill Renewal Service

A pharmacist consultation to continue the contraceptive pill you already take when your prescription has run out, where state rules allow.

740 pharmacies

Oral health risk assessment and fluoride application

A pharmacist oral health check that assesses tooth-decay risk and, where offered, applies protective fluoride varnish — complementing regular dental care.

5 pharmacies

Queensland Chronic Conditions Management Pilot

A Queensland program letting trained pharmacists help manage certain ongoing conditions — assessment, medicines and monitoring — alongside your usual care.

85 pharmacies

Skin conditions treatment

A pharmacist assessment of common skin complaints — rashes, infections and irritations — with treatment and advice, or referral, where state rules allow.

177 pharmacies

Treatment for flare-up of mild Psoriasis Service

An assessment and treatment for a mild psoriasis flare in people already diagnosed, supplied by the pharmacist where state rules allow.

209 pharmacies

Treatment for Shingles Service

An assessment for suspected shingles with early antiviral treatment supplied by the pharmacist where state rules allow.

250 pharmacies

Urinary Tract Infection Service (UTI)

An assessment for a suspected simple bladder infection, with antibiotic treatment supplied by the pharmacist where state rules allow.

1779 pharmacies

Wound Management

Pharmacist advice and dressings for minor wounds, plus guidance on keeping wounds clean, preventing infection, and knowing when to see a doctor.

1974 pharmacies

Vaccinations & immunisation

Routine, catch-up and travel vaccines given by trained pharmacist immunisers and recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register.

COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination from pharmacist immunisers — eligibility, boosters, and what to bring.

1730 pharmacies

COVID-19 vaccination (ages 5–11)

COVID-19 vaccination for the 5–11 age group, where available from pharmacist immunisers.

810 pharmacies

Influenza nasal spray vaccination

A needle-free flu vaccine given as a nasal spray — an option for eligible, needle-averse people where pharmacies offer it.

201 pharmacies

National Immunisation Program Vaccination

Free, government-funded vaccines under the National Immunisation Program, many now available from trained pharmacists for eligible people.

921 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Cholera

The oral cholera vaccine — for travellers to higher-risk areas, given as part of travel health, alongside essential food-and-water precautions.

265 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (dTpa)

The dTpa booster protecting against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough — important in pregnancy and for adults around newborns.

1477 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - dTpa in combination with Polio

A combined booster covering diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio in one shot — useful when polio protection is also needed, including for travel.

841 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Haemophilus Influenza Type B (Hib)

The Hib vaccine protecting young children against serious Haemophilus influenzae type b disease — a routine infant vaccine, with some at-risk catch-up.

497 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Hepatitis A

The hepatitis A vaccine — a key travel vaccine for many destinations, also recommended for some risk groups, available from pharmacist immunisers.

723 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Hepatitis B

The hepatitis B vaccine — routine in childhood, recommended for many adults for travel, work or risk, and available from pharmacist immunisers.

706 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Influenza

The annual flu shot, available from pharmacist immunisers — free for eligible groups under the NIP, and a paid option for everyone else.

2404 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Japanese Encephalitis

The Japanese encephalitis vaccine — for travel to at-risk parts of Asia and for some Australians in affected regions after local transmission emerged.

283 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)

The MMR vaccine protecting against measles, mumps and rubella — a childhood vaccine with important catch-up for adults unsure of their immunity.

1118 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Meningococcal (MenACWY)

The MenACWY vaccine protecting against four strains of meningococcal disease — free under the NIP for adolescents and some other groups.

818 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Meningococcal B

The meningococcal B vaccine protecting against serogroup B — free under the NIP for some groups (incl. infants), and available privately for others.

526 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Mpox

Vaccination against mpox for people at higher risk, offered through public-health programs and some pharmacies, with confidential, judgement-free care.

122 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Pneumococcal

The pneumococcal vaccine protecting against serious pneumococcal disease — free under the NIP for eligible older adults and at-risk groups.

776 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Poliomyelitis

The polio (IPV) vaccine — routine in childhood, with booster doses recommended for some adults, especially travellers to at-risk regions.

540 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – Adult

An RSV vaccine for older adults to reduce serious respiratory illness — a newer option, with recommendations evolving, given on advice.

574 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Shingles

The shingles vaccine, available from pharmacist immunisers and free under the NIP for eligible older adults and at-risk groups.

931 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Typhoid

The typhoid vaccine — a travel vaccine for destinations where typhoid is common, available from pharmacist immunisers as part of travel health.

523 pharmacies

Vaccination Services - Varicella (Chickenpox)

The varicella vaccine protecting against chickenpox — routine in childhood, with catch-up for older children and adults who aren't immune.

561 pharmacies

Vaccination Services – Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

The HPV vaccine, which prevents cancers caused by human papillomavirus — free for adolescents through the NIP school program, with catch-up options.

583 pharmacies

Testing & screening

Quick point-of-care checks and screening to help you understand your health and decide whether to see a doctor.

Blood Glucose Testing

A quick finger-prick blood sugar check at the pharmacy, with help understanding the result and knowing whether to see a GP.

1606 pharmacies

Blood Pressure Monitoring

A quick, often free blood pressure check at the pharmacy, with help understanding your reading and knowing when to see a GP.

2859 pharmacies

Bone Density Testing

A quick pharmacy screen of your bone-health risk (often a heel ultrasound), with advice on whether you need a full DXA scan and GP review.

189 pharmacies

Bowel Cancer Screening

Support to do a bowel cancer screening test — the simple at-home kit that can detect cancer early, when it is most treatable.

655 pharmacies

Cholesterol Testing

A quick finger-prick cholesterol check at the pharmacy, with help understanding your result and your heart-health risk.

691 pharmacies

Diabetes Screening

A pharmacy check of your type 2 diabetes risk, using a risk questionnaire and sometimes a blood glucose test, with advice on next steps.

800 pharmacies

INR Monitoring

A quick finger-prick INR test at the pharmacy for people taking warfarin, checking your blood is clotting in the safe target range.

26 pharmacies

Iron testing

A quick point-of-care check of your iron or haemoglobin levels at the pharmacy, with advice on next steps and referral where needed.

96 pharmacies

Skin Check Clinics

A pharmacy-based skin screening or spot check to raise awareness of skin cancer risk and flag spots that should be seen by a doctor.

306 pharmacies

Sleep Apnoea

Pharmacy support for sleep apnoea — screening questionnaires, home sleep study referral, and CPAP machine and mask help — alongside your doctor.

660 pharmacies

Medication management

Reviews, packing, supply and education to help you get the most from your medicines safely.

Asthma Education

Learning the skills to manage asthma well: understanding triggers, using inhalers correctly, following an action plan and knowing the warning signs.

482 pharmacies

Asthma Management

Pharmacy support to keep asthma well controlled: inhaler technique checks, action-plan help, spacer advice and medicine reviews, alongside your GP.

1928 pharmacies

Diabetes Educator

A health professional who specialises in teaching the practical skills of living with diabetes — monitoring, insulin, diet, sick days and more.

221 pharmacies

Diabetes MedsCheck

A free, focused pharmacy review of your type 2 diabetes medicines, monitoring and technique, with a written plan to share with your GP.

2009 pharmacies

Dose Administration Aids

Sealed packs that sort your regular medicines by day and dose time, so they are easier to take correctly and harder to miss.

3073 pharmacies

Home Medicines Review

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

Injectable medicines administration (non-vaccine)

A pharmacist service to administer prescribed non-vaccine injections — like vitamin B12, contraceptive or osteoporosis injections — conveniently and safely.

359 pharmacies

MedsCheck

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

National Diabetes Scheme (NDSS)

Pharmacies registered as NDSS access points supply subsidised diabetes products — test strips, pen needles, pump consumables and glucose sensors.

2348 pharmacies

Staged Supply

Dispensing a medicine in smaller, regular instalments instead of all at once, to support safety and adherence.

2902 pharmacies

Wellbeing & community care

Mental health, aged and palliative care, disability support and harm-reduction services delivered through community pharmacy.

Dementia Friendly Pharmacy

A pharmacy whose team is trained to support people living with dementia and their carers, with patient communication and practical medicine help.

378 pharmacies

Mental Health First Aider on staff

A marker that the pharmacy has team members trained in Mental Health First Aid — ready to listen, support and connect you with the right help.

797 pharmacies

Mother and Baby Clinic

A friendly pharmacy service for new and expecting parents: practical advice on feeding, settling, baby health products and medicines safe in pregnancy.

350 pharmacies

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Provider

Pharmacies that supply disability-related consumables which may be claimable under an NDIS plan, with itemised invoices for plan or agency billing.

212 pharmacies

Needle and Syringe Service

Access to sterile injecting equipment and safe sharps disposal through participating pharmacies, a long-running public-health measure.

1630 pharmacies

Opioid Dependency Treatment

Pharmacies dose and support medication treatment for opioid dependence (such as methadone or buprenorphine), prescribed by an authorised doctor.

1550 pharmacies

Overweight and obesity management

A pharmacist-supported program for managing overweight and obesity, combining lifestyle advice with safe medication support and referral where needed.

4 pharmacies

Palliative Care Medicines Pharmacy Network – SA initiative

A South Australian network of community pharmacies that stock core palliative care medicines so patients and carers can access them promptly.

38 pharmacies

Palliative Care Prepared

A pharmacy that keeps core palliative care medicines on hand and is ready to support patients and carers quickly, avoiding distressing delays.

101 pharmacies

Quit Smoking Support

Practical, judgement-free help to quit smoking or vaping: nicotine replacement, advice on prescription options, and a plan that doubles your chances.

2244 pharmacies

Smoking cessation support

A pharmacist-led program to help you stop smoking or vaping, combining proven medicines or nicotine replacement with practical support.

5 pharmacies

Take Home Naloxone Program

Free naloxone from participating pharmacies — a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose and save a life while you wait for an ambulance.

1016 pharmacies

Weight Management

Practical, evidence-based pharmacy support for managing weight, plus honest guidance on supplements and prescription weight-loss medicines.

1900 pharmacies

Everyday services

The practical, day-to-day help pharmacies offer — from deliveries and documents to compounding and travel health.