In Queensland, non-pregnant women aged 18 - 65 can access advice and treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections from their local pharmacist. Treatment may include supplying antibiotics, or referral to a GP if needed.
With telemedicine, you can get a prescription without physically traveling to a doctor. You can talk to a physician and receive a diagnosis using technology. If you require medication for your condition, the doctor will send the prescription to the pharmacy of your choice.
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.
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.
You can get codeine or naproxen from a pharmacy after speaking to a pharmacist about your pain. But you should only use these painkillers for a short time. Needing to use them for more than a few days means it's best to see a doctor for advice on what to do next.
Pharmacist-only medicines are stored behind the pharmacist's counter. You can buy them only after talking to a pharmacist who will ask you some questions and give you advice to make sure they are appropriate and safe for you. Pharmacy-only medicines are stored on the open shelves in pharmacies.
Pharmacist-only medicines
Examples include inhalers (puffers) for asthma and mild steroid-containing creams for skin irritations.
Pharmacists will be able to prescribe antibiotics and other medications for these common healthcare issues under the new proposals, when cases are uncomplicated. Women will also be able to get oral contraceptive pills directly from pharmacies.
There are various forms of penicillin - liquid, sugar-free liquid, and tablets - and pharmacists will now be able to give some of these forms as alternatives.
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.
If you're diagnosed with a UTI your community pharmacist may prescribe you suitable antibiotics. The consultation service fee with your community pharmacist is $19.95 + medication cost (if required). Contact your community pharmacy to discuss the service further and commence the consultation as soon as you are ready.
Unlike a chemist, a pharmacist is a healthcare worker who studies the science of pharmacy. Pharmacists must complete a Bachelor's degree and a Master of Pharmacy to be able to work. However, they do share some of the same knowledge as chemists in subjects such as inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry.
Pharmacists can make a diagnosis and prescribe drugs for the conditions listed in Schedule A of the Pharmacists Regulation. Pharmacists may only prescribe Schedule I drugs for these conditions, if they are in a drug category shown opposite the condition listed in Schedule A of the Pharmacists Regulation.
The pharmacist may ask you questions to make sure the medicine is suitable for you. Prescription-only medicines, such as antibiotics, must be prescribed by a qualified health professional. This may be a GP, hospital doctor, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, optometrist, physiotherapist or podiatrist.
Naproxen. Naproxen (Aleve) is the most powerful anti-inflammatory pain reliever available without a prescription. It is especially effective for sprains, sunburns and arthritis and other conditions. Similar doses of Naproxen tend to last longer than other non-prescription pain relievers.
Many GP Clinical Pharmacists are able to prescribe medicines, but those who can't work closely with your GP, to ensure the medicines you are prescribed are safe and working well for you.
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.”
To get diazepam, you need a prescription written for you by a doctor. Diazepam is used to treat anxiety that is more serious than that caused by the normal stress of everyday life. Diazepam is also used to relax muscles and treat muscle spasms that occur due to injury and conditions like cerebral palsy and paraplegia.
If you run out of medication, the person who usually prescribes your drugs may be able to arrange a prescription for you. If that isn't possible, you can ask a pharmacy for an emergency supply until you can get a prescription. To get an emergency supply of medication, you must have been prescribed the medicine before.
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.