10 articles, reviewed by our pharmacist. All advice
Why your pharmacist asks questions (and sometimes for ID)
How medicines are grouped in Australia, why pharmacists ask who it's for, why some cold and flu tablets need photo ID, and the rules on early repeats.
How to move your prescriptions to a new pharmacy
Moving scripts to a new pharmacy is free. How to bring across eScripts, your Active Script List, paper repeats and your PBS Safety Net record, step by step.
60-day prescriptions: which medicines, who can get them and what you save
Two months' supply for one PBS co-payment: who can get a 60-day script, how to check if your medicine qualifies, and what it saves a general patient.
Generic vs brand-name medicines: are they the same?
Generics have the same active ingredient in the same amount, checked by the TGA. Why the box looks different, what the PBS brand premium is and how to ask.
How to help an ageing parent manage their medicines
Visiting Mum or Dad over the holidays? How to help an elderly parent with medication: warning signs, medicines lists, packs, reviews and safe disposal.
How to get rid of old medicines safely (free at the pharmacy)
Unwanted medicines go back to any pharmacy for free, safe disposal. What we accept at our Pacific Fair counter, where sharps go, and how to read expiry dates.
eScripts, Active Script Lists and scripts on file, explained
An eScript is a QR code token sent to your phone. How to use it at any pharmacy, when an Active Script List is easier, and what to do if you lose a token.
PBS Safety Net 2026: thresholds, tracking and what you pay after
In 2026 the PBS Safety Net is $1,748.20 for general patients and $277.20 with a concession card. How to count family scripts, and what you pay after.
Contraception consultations with a Queensland pharmacist: how they work
How contraception consultations with a trained Queensland pharmacist work: who's eligible, what happens in the consult and when you'll see a GP. Pacific Fair.
What can a pharmacist treat in Queensland without a GP?
Trained Queensland pharmacists can treat UTIs, offer contraception consultations and help with reflux, ear infections, school sores, eczema, acne and shingles.
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