8 articles, reviewed by our pharmacist. All advice
60-day prescriptions: which medicines, who can get them and what you save
60 day prescriptions explained: who can get one, which PBS medicines qualify and what you save at the 2026 co-payment. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
Contraceptive pill from a Queensland pharmacist: how it works
How to get the contraceptive pill from a trained Queensland pharmacist: who's eligible, what happens in the consult and when you'll see a GP. Pacific Fair.
Generic vs brand-name medicines: are they the same?
Are generic medicines the same as brand? How the TGA checks them, why they look different, the PBS brand premium and how to ask. Ask our Broadbeach team.
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)
How to dispose of old medicines in Australia for free: what pharmacies accept, what to do with sharps and how to check expiry dates. Ask our Broadbeach team.
eScripts, Active Script Lists and scripts on file, explained
How to use eScripts, set up an Active Script List and keep paper scripts on file, plus what to do if you lose a token. Plain guide from Pacific Fair.
PBS Safety Net 2026: thresholds, tracking and what you pay after
PBS Safety Net 2026 explained: the $1,748.20 and $277.20 thresholds, tracking family scripts and what you pay once you reach it. Ask our Broadbeach team.
What can a pharmacist treat in Queensland without a GP?
What can pharmacists prescribe in Queensland? UTIs, the pill, reflux, skin and ear infections, who's eligible and what it costs. Ask our Broadbeach team.
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