Chemist Care Now: Get the treatment you need without a visit to the GP (fact sheet)
In Victoria, chemists can now treat a wider range of conditions without you needing to see a GP first.
You can visit a chemist to:
- get your contraceptive pill when you’ve run out or want to start the oral contraceptive pill
- receive treatment for a UTI
- get treatment for shingles if you think you may have it
- access treatment for other conditions such as musculoskeletal pain, psoriasis, and more
This can help you save time and get care more quickly. Visit the Better Health Channel(opens in a new window) for more information about Chemist Care Now.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- September 2026
- Last reviewed:
- September 2026
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