The healthcare industry is currently facing a global crisis, and Australia is no exception. There is a shortage of qualified health professionals to meet the increasing demand for services. General Practitioners are under extreme pressure and patients often have to wait a week before they can see a Doctor.In such circumstances, community pharmacies serve as a vital stop-gap for patients, especially those in regional areas.

At The Pharmacy Network, we encourage you to maintain a relationship with your local pharmacist as they play a crucial role in ensuring your medications are right for you and in achieving desired health outcomes.

The Pharmacy Network offers a wide range of products that may not be available in your local pharmacy due to low demand, and we love it when you choose to shop with us to buy hard to find items. However, when it comes to your prescriptions, we recommend that you visit your local pharmacy and build a relationship with the pharmacist.

While it may be convenient to buy medications online, your local pharmacist has access to your medication history and is best placed to monitor for potential drug interactions and contraindications with other medications you may be taking. They can also provide education and counselling on medication use, potential side effects, and other health-related topics. But perhaps, more importantly, when medication is in short supply, you local pharmacy will do all they can to help.

The Pharmacy Network encourages you to value personalised care, and we believe that nothing offered online can replace the expertise of a pharmacist who knows you and your family. You never know when you might need their help, so we encourage you to rely on your local pharmacy for your prescription needs.