Chemist Care Now: Get the treatment you need without a visit to the GP (fact sheet)

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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 for more information about Chemist Care Now.

Organisation:: Victorian Department of Health
Topic:: Australia's healthcare system, Medications
Target audience:: General
Service area:: VIC
Published:: November 2025
Last reviewed:: January 2026

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