Get treatment without the wait.
Access professional pharmacy support for selected common health conditions, without always needing a GP appointment first.
What are funded pharmacy services?
Funded pharmacy services allow pharmacists to assess and support selected common health conditions. Depending on your eligibility and the service you need, treatment may be available without first visiting a GP.
Get the care you need, sooner.
Skip the GP for common conditions
Get professional pharmacy support for suitable everyday health conditions.
No appointment needed
Access pharmacist support without the need to arrange a GP appointment first.
Same-day support
Get assessed and, where appropriate, receive treatment on the same day.
Funded for eligible patients
Some services may be subsidised through New Zealand's funded pharmacy programme.
Conditions our pharmacists can support
Our pharmacists can assess and provide treatment for a range of eligible funded pharmacy services.
Diarrhoea, Vomiting & Dehydration
Head Lice (Nits)
Conjunctivitis
Scabies
Emergency Contraception
UTI Treatment
Who may be eligible?
Eligibility depends on the service, your age, health needs and New Zealand public healthcare eligibility.
You have a health need that is covered by an eligible funded service.
You meet the requirements for publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand.
Children under 14 may qualify for certain services, including some support involving their whānau.
Emergency contraception may be funded for eligible women under 25.
Uncomplicated UTI treatment may be available for eligible women aged 16–65.
We'll check your eligibility
Our pharmacists will discuss your symptoms, check whether the service is suitable for you and explain your treatment options.
If your condition is outside the service criteria or requires additional medical care, our pharmacist can recommend the next appropriate step.
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Not sure which service is right for you? Our pharmacists can discuss your symptoms and guide you through the next step.