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Find a Pharmacy is an online health hub dedicated to connecting Australians with their local community pharmacies. Our mission is to provide a seamless and informative platform that assists you to find out about the vital role pharmacies play in our healthcare system.

Pharmacy facts

Community pharmacy accessibility

Australia boasts a world-leading healthcare system and community pharmacies ensure accessible healthcare for all.

5,935 community pharmacies nationwide¹
Over 443.6 million patient visits annually²
2,127 pharmacies open after hours, including weekends²

Frequent visits

On average, Australians visit a community pharmacy 18 times a year, regardless of whether they live in metropolitan, rural or remote areas.³

Proximity to pharmacies

In capital cities, 97% of residents have access to a pharmacy within a 2.5 km radius.⁴
In the rest of Australia, 74% of the population is within 2.5 km of a pharmacy.²

Trust in pharmacists

Pharmacists are among the most trusted professions in Australia, alongside nurses and doctors. Public opinion surveys reveal that 84% of adults trust the advice they receive from their pharmacists.⁵

Registered pharmacists

As of March 2024, there were 37,949 registered pharmacists in Australia.⁶

64% are women⁶
58% are under 40 years of age⁶

Prescriptions dispensed

There have been over 219 million electronic prescriptions issued for patients (original and pharmacy repeat prescriptions)⁷

References

PBS Expenditure and Prescription Report
GuildLink data
Pearson, D., De lure, R. (2021) NAB Pharmacy Survey 2021. NAB.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia 2020
Roy Morgan
Pharmacy Board of Australia Registrant Data; March 2024
Australian Digital Health Agency, Accessed July 2024

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Community Pharmacy

Discover the wide range of healthcare services available for you at your local community pharmacy.

Dispensing

Your pharmacist is the health professional responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines.

Compounding

Community pharmacies can provide your customised medications with compounding and help you with your medication management.

PBS pricing

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) helps make many medicines cheaper, but how PBS medicines are priced and what they cost can be confusing.

News Latest updates

Stay informed with the latest news, health tips, and updates from community pharmacies.

Your sunscreen and sun protection guide for summer 2026

Summer in Australia is all about sunshine, beaches, and the outdoors. But with our intense UV levels, protecting your skin isn't optional -- it's essential. This guide will help you understand why sun protection matters, how sunscreen works, and answer the most common questions Australians ask about staying safe in the sun.

Diabetes tests and services available in community pharmacies

If you're living with diabetes, or suspect you might be, it's reassuring to know that local community pharmacies can offer a range of services to support your health beyond dispensing your medicines. From blood sugar testing to personalised medicine reviews, pharmacies across Australia are making it more convenient than ever to manage diabetes with confidence.

Cough getting worse? Queensland community pharmacies can now help

Taking care of your health shouldn't be complicated. Fortunately, local Tasmanian pharmacies are stepping up to make healthcare more accessible for women in the state. Starting this year, women will be able to access new prescriptions for hormonal contraception at community pharmacies in Tasmania.