Find an open pharmacy near you in ACT
The Healthdirect Service Finder lets you search for the nearest open pharmacy in Australian Capital Territory by suburb or postcode, and is the federal directory of current opening hours.
Canberra
Capital Chemist O'Connor
Extended hoursO'Connor, 2602
Open 8am to 11pm, 365 days a year
The Pharmacy on Northbourne
Extended hoursCanberra, 2601
Shop 2, 65 Northbourne Avenue
Open until 11pm every night of the year
Canberra Day and Night Chemist
Extended hoursBelconnen, 2617
33 Egan Court
Open 8am to 10pm, 7 days
About after-hours pharmacy access in Australian Capital Territory
Community pharmacy in ACT is regulated nationally by the Pharmacy Board of Australia under the National Law, with practice standards published by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Opening hours, however, are set by each pharmacy operator. A small number of Australian Capital Territory pharmacies are open 24 hours a day, while a larger group operate extended hours, typically until 10pm, 11pm, or midnight, including weekends and public holidays.
Hours, addresses, and services vary by pharmacy. The Healthdirect Service Finder is the federal directory and should be checked for current opening hours before travelling.
Need a script first? Telehealth fits between you and the pharmacy
Many people searching for an after-hours pharmacy in ACT actually need a script to be issued first. A NewDoc telehealth consult is bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients and any prescription is sent to your phone as an eScript, usually within minutes of the call ending. You can take that eScript to any open pharmacy in Australian Capital Territory, including any of the after-hours options listed above.
- Repeat prescriptions that have run out
- A new script for a urinary tract infection or other common acute issue
- Renewal of contraception, asthma inhaler, blood pressure, or cholesterol medication
- A medical certificate to cover the time off work or school
All NewDoc consultations are conducted by FRACGP-qualified General Practitioners, at no out-of-pocket cost for eligible Medicare patients. See the Australian Capital Territory bulk billed telehealth page for details.
Need a script first? See a GP from home.
Bulk billed telehealth with a FRACGP-qualified GP. Your eScript is sent to your phone, ready for any Australian pharmacy to dispense.
Or call 0489 266 825
Frequently asked questions
How many 24-hour pharmacies are in Australian Capital Territory?
No fully 24-hour pharmacies are currently listed for Australian Capital Territory on this directory. ACT residents can use the Healthdirect Service Finder to locate the nearest pharmacy with current opening hours, and a NewDoc telehealth GP can issue an eScript that any open pharmacy can dispense.
Are after-hours pharmacies more expensive in ACT?
Pharmacies are private businesses and pricing is set by each operator. After-hours pharmacies are generally not more expensive for PBS-listed prescription medications, where the maximum patient co-payment is set by the federal Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and indexed annually by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Some over-the-counter or non-PBS items may have different pricing.
Can a NewDoc telehealth eScript be dispensed at any ACT pharmacy?
Yes. eScripts are SMS or email tokens containing a QR code. Any pharmacy in Australia, including any after-hours or 24-hour pharmacy in Australian Capital Territory, can scan the token and dispense your medication. There is no need to nominate a specific pharmacy when your GP issues the script.
When should I go to a ACT emergency department instead of a pharmacy?
Call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department for anything that could be life-threatening, including chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, severe burns, loss of consciousness, signs of stroke, suspected poisoning, or a serious head injury. Pharmacies and pharmacists are not equipped for emergencies.
Where can I find an up-to-date list of ACT pharmacy hours?
Healthdirect Australia runs a national service finder that lists pharmacies and current hours by suburb or postcode for the whole of Australia, including Australian Capital Territory. It is the most comprehensive single-source directory.
Can a pharmacist in Australian Capital Territory prescribe medication?
Most prescription-only medicines in Australian Capital Territory must be prescribed by a GP or other registered prescriber, not by a pharmacist. Limited exceptions apply under state-led full-scope-of-practice pilots being progressed nationally. An eScript from a GP, including a NewDoc telehealth GP, is the standard path for any prescription medication outside those pilot scopes.
Pharmacy listings sourced from operator store locators, state government programs, and the Healthdirect Service Finder. Hours change, always verify before travelling at healthdirect.gov.au. For medical emergencies call 000.