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3,539 pharmacies and chemists across 15 Australian cities — with today's opening hours, late-night and 24-hour options — from the healthdirect National Health Services Directory.

3,539

Pharmacies

67

Open late

15

Cities

Largest directories

Sydney (701)Melbourne (638)Brisbane (491)Perth (457)

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15 cities

Sydney

701 pharmacies

16 open late

Melbourne

638 pharmacies

16 open late · 1 24-hour

Brisbane

491 pharmacies

7 open late · 3 24-hour

Perth

457 pharmacies

13 open late · 1 24-hour

Adelaide

262 pharmacies

6 open late · 4 24-hour

Hobart

65 pharmacies

0 open late

Canberra

89 pharmacies

2 open late

Darwin

33 pharmacies

0 open late

Gold Coast

181 pharmacies

4 open late

Newcastle

151 pharmacies

1 open late

Wollongong

190 pharmacies

0 open late

Geelong

108 pharmacies

2 open late

Sunshine Coast

91 pharmacies

0 open late

Cairns

39 pharmacies

0 open late

Townsville

43 pharmacies

0 open late

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about finding pharmacies in Australia

Is there a 24 hour pharmacy near me?

Most major Australian cities have at least one 24 hour chemist, though they are usually near the city centre or a large hospital. Pick your city from the list above to see which pharmacies stay open around the clock and which are open late tonight. Hours come from official directory data, so it is worth calling ahead before a late-night trip.

Which pharmacies are open now near me?

Open your city page and each pharmacy shows whether it is open right now, based on today's hours. Allow location access and the list reorders by distance, putting the closest open chemist first.

Do pharmacies do medical certificates?

Usually not the kind an employer is expecting. Pharmacists in some states can issue a limited absence certificate for a minor illness, but it is not available everywhere and acceptance varies by employer. For a certificate signed by a doctor, use Doccy's medical certificate page to see an AHPRA-registered doctor by telehealth and get one where it is clinically appropriate.

Which pharmacies sell vapes?

In Australia, nicotine vapes are supplied through pharmacies rather than general retail, so a chemist is the place to ask. Stock varies between pharmacies and some do not supply them at all, so call ahead. Depending on your circumstances you may need a prescription, so check with your doctor or the pharmacist.

What is a compounding pharmacy?

A compounding pharmacy makes medicines to order when nothing off the shelf suits, for example a specific strength, a liquid instead of a tablet, or a formulation without an ingredient you react to. Only some pharmacies compound, so call the chemist first to check.

What is the difference between a chemist and a pharmacy?

Nothing, they are the same thing. Chemist is just the common Australian name for a pharmacy, and both dispense prescription medicines with a registered pharmacist on duty.

How many pharmacies are there in Australia?

This directory lists 3,539 pharmacies and chemists across 15 Australian cities, with opening hours from the healthdirect National Health Services Directory.