Chemist Care Now: Get the treatment you need without a visit to the GP (fact sheet)
This fact sheet explains Chemist Care Now, a Victorian Government program that lets some people get treatment at a local chemist without seeing a GP first.
It covers treatment for shingles and urinary tract infections (UTIs) for people who meet age and eligibility rules. It also explains how you can get a repeat supply of the oral contraceptive pill and some travel or public health vaccines from participating chemists.
Visit the Better Health Channel(opens in a new window) for more information about Chemist Care Now.
- Organisation:
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- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- November 2025
- Last reviewed:
- June 2026
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