The answer is no – you must see a doctor to get a prescription.
You do not need to see a GP to order a repeat prescription. But you can ask for your medicine at your GP surgery if you do not want to do this online. Ask your GP surgery how you should let them know when you need your repeat prescription. They can send your request to a pharmacy.
Electronic prescribing is now widely available in Australia and provides an option for supporting telehealth consultations and enabling supply of medicines.
Yes, you can collect medicine for someone else. You will need to give the pharmacist: The person's Medicare card details. The person's current concession and/or Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) health card details if they have one.
A video or phone call is a great way to get prescribed antibiotics from the comfort of your home if it is felt to be needed. During an online consultation, a doctor can diagnose your infection and determine an appropriate treatment method, including antibiotics if necessary.
Do I need a prescription for antibiotics? In Australia, antibiotics need to be prescribed by a doctor. But in Queensland, there are some very specific uses (antibiotics for urinary tract infections), where a pharmacist may dispense antibiotics without a prescription.
Can amoxicillin be purchased over the counter? No, you cannot purchase amoxicillin over the counter. You need a prescription. To reduce the risk of developing drug resistance, your doctor or healthcare provider must be convinced that you need this medication before you can get it.
A pharmacist may hold a qualification as an independent and / or supplementary prescriber. A pharmacist independent prescriber's authority to prescribe is similar to a nurse independent prescriber. They are able to prescribe any medicine for any medical condition within their competence.
Who can dispense prescription medicines. Only authorised health practitioners – such as pharmacists, doctors, dentists, optometrists, nurse practitioners and midwife practitioners – can dispense prescription-only medicines.
Can I still get someone else to pick up my medicine for me? Yes. Just like a paper prescription, you can give your token to a family member or other person to take to the pharmacy and pick up your medicines for you.
InstantScripts is an online service whose registered Australian doctors can issue prescriptions within minutes. You can request a script, if you know what medication you need, or book an online consultation with a GP.
Yes, your GP can prescribe you medication over the phone and over online consultations with the myGP app.
Many doctors across ACT offer telehealth appointments which take place either online or over the phone. If you have a telehealth appointment, your doctor can still prescribe your medications for you.
What antibiotics can a pharmacist prescribe? You can get antibiotics from your pharmacist for the following conditions: simple Urinary Tract Infection (Nitrofurantoin) Conjunctivitis (chloramphenicol)
Any doctor can write a private prescription for a patient if they feel it is clinically appropriate and they are happy to take responsibility for that prescribing decision.
Probiotics, vitamins and minerals
GPs, nurses or pharmacists will also generally no longer prescribe probiotics or some vitamins and minerals. You can get the vitamins and minerals you need from eating a healthy, varied and balanced diet, or buy them at a pharmacy or supermarket.
Under section 40(1) of the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 (MPA), it is an offence for a person to self-prescribe a 'high-risk medicine', unless the person has a reasonable excuse.
Anyone can order their prescription medicines online at Chemist Warehouse using an eScript or paper prescription.
Doctors, nurse practitioners and pharmacists who are involved in your care are authorised under law to access information about your prescription history in SafeScript, without your express permission, for the purpose of ensuring your safety when prescribing or dispensing high-risk prescription medicines.
Pharmacist Independent Prescribers can prescribe any medicine for any medical condition.
Your GP or a psychiatrist are the most likely people to prescribe you psychiatric medication. Some nurses and pharmacists may also be qualified to prescribe you medication. Who prescribes your medication may depend on what type of medication it is and how long you have been taking it.
Most people can manage their symptoms on their own without antibiotics but if you are showing symptoms of a bacterial sore throat, go and speak to your pharmacist to get tested and receive antibiotics if needed.”
Can pharmacists prescribe antibiotics? For the most part, pharmacists can only prescribe antibiotics if they are qualified as a PIP. 'Another circumstance that permits a pharmacist to prescribe antibiotics is if their patient is under a patient group direction (PGD),' says Abdeh.
The use of antibiotics when they're not needed makes these wonder drugs resistant to bacteria, and over time they become less useful. They can also have side effects that make patients sicker than they were in the first place. As a result, doctors are prescribing antibiotics less frequently.