Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in NSW
Friendly Pharmacy, trading as Combined Dispensaries Friendly Society Ltd, has served communities since 1910 with a commitment to health and wellness. As a member-owned mutual organization, we reinvest profits into expanding pharmacy services and health benefits for our members. Our pharmacists provide personalized consultations for medication management, vaccinations, diabetes care, and minor ailments.We prioritize accessibility through online booking systems and extended operating hours across multiple locations. With over a century of experience, we combine traditional customer service values with modern healthcare solutions to support community health outcomes.
Services
Absence from Work Certificates
Diabetes Care
Medication Management
MedsChecks
Minor Ailment Consults
Vaccination Services
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- Over 110 years of pharmacy experience since 1910
- Member-owned mutual organization reinvesting profits locally
- Comprehensive medication management systems
- Trained immunization pharmacists in private consulting rooms
- Community-focused health initiatives and sponsorships
Services
Vaccination Services
Our immunization-trained pharmacists administer vaccines in private consulting rooms for COVID-19, influenza, whooping cough, and selected travel vaccines. Services require prior booking through store-specific booking pages. Vaccinations update your Australian Immunisation Register record for official documentation.
Diabetes Care
We provide comprehensive diabetes management including Medscheck consultations, blood glucose monitor demonstrations, and National Diabetes Services Scheme products. Credentialled diabetes educators offer personalized advice and supermarket tours. Appointments include medication optimization reviews to improve treatment outcomes for type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients.
Medication Management
Our dosage administration aids (Webster packs) organize weekly medications with clear time/day labeling. This service reduces medication errors by ensuring correct dosing schedules. Requires doctor's medication list and prescriptions. Packs issued for 2-4 weeks with written change notifications required for medication adjustments.
MedsChecks
Trained pharmacists conduct one-on-one medication reviews to identify potential issues and optimize treatment effectiveness. Free consultations available for patients taking five+ medications, post-medical events, or high-risk prescriptions. Focuses on improving medication adherence and minimizing adverse drug interactions through personalized patient education.
Minor Ailment Consults
In-store pharmacists provide immediate advice for common health concerns like colds and stomach upsets. We offer practical solutions for minor ailments within our scope of practice. For complex cases, we coordinate referrals to appropriate healthcare professionals while maintaining patient confidentiality during consultations.
Questions
How do I book health services at Friendly Pharmacy?
Book online through our store-specific booking pages or visit in-store. Available services include vaccinations, MedsChecks, and diabetes consultations with prior appointment scheduling recommended.
What vaccination services are available?
We offer COVID-19, influenza, whooping cough, and selected travel vaccines administered by trained pharmacists. Check individual store pages for specific vaccine availability and booking requirements.
Are medication management packs available?
Yes, we provide Webster packs organizing weekly medications with clear time/day labeling. Requires doctor's medication list and prescriptions. Changes need written doctor notification with reasonable notice period.
Do you provide absence from work certificates?
Yes, pharmacists issue certificates for minor ailments under Fair Work Act 2009. Requires in-person consultation with ID. Cannot backdate certificates or cover serious medical conditions requiring doctor assessment.
What diabetes support services exist?
We offer Medscheck consultations, blood glucose monitor training, NDSS products, and credentialled diabetes educator appointments. Services focus on medication optimization and lifestyle management for type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients.
How does membership benefit customers?
As a mutual organization, membership entitles you to vote at AGMs, receive annual reports, and benefit from profit reinvestment into improved pharmacy services and community health initiatives.
