This service allows pharmacists to provide up to 12 months’ worth of your oral contraceptive pill (‘the pill’), without the need for a new script from your doctor.
Specific eligibility criteria are in place to ensure you receive safe and appropriate care.
To receive hormonal contraception resupply services at a pharmacy, you must:
The pharmacist will ask questions during the consult to check if they can provide you with treatment. If you receive a resupply of the pill at the pharmacy, your pharmacist will seek your consent to notify your doctor.
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your pharmacist will refer you to appropriate alternative care, such as your GP.
*Patients aged 40 – 49 years (inclusive) can only receive a limited supply of their oral contraceptive pill, and will be referred to their GP for follow-up. This is because there are additional risks associated with hormonal contraception use in this age group.
Pharmacies who provide this service are responsible for maintaining up-to-date service listings via healthdirect. You can call your local pharmacy to ask if they are providing this service.
Before you go:
Pharmacies providing the hormonal contraception resupply service can choose to charge a consultation fee for the service. Medicines dispensed are not eligible for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme subsidy.
Refer to our frequently asked questions (FAQ) section for more information regarding hormonal contraception resupply.
If you, or someone in your family needs support in your language, tell the pharmacist you need an interpreter. You can also contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National on 131 450. This service is free and confidential.
