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Pharmacies and Chemists in Newcastle 2026, 24-Hour, Compounding and Local Pharmacy Guide
Newcastle pharmacy guide 2026: how to find pharmacies and chemists in Newcastle, 24-hour pharmacies, compounding chemists, PBS dispensing and pharmacy services across Greater Newcastle.
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Pharmacies in Newcastle 2026, Overview
Newcastle and the Hunter Valley have an excellent community pharmacy network across all suburbs. Major chains alongside independent pharmacies serve the city's diverse residential and health needs. Here's a guide to Newcastle pharmacies in 2026. pharmacy.org.au
24-Hour and Extended Hours Pharmacies
- Chemist Warehouse, extended hours, Multiple Newcastle stores operate late hours. Check chemistwarehouse.com.au for nearest open location. chemistwarehouse.com.au
- Hamilton Pharmacy, Beaumont Street, Hamilton. One of Newcastle's most well-regarded independent community pharmacies, long trading hours and excellent patient care.
PBS Medicines
NSW pharmacies dispense PBS medicines at national rates. The NSW Pharmacy Council licenses and regulates all NSW pharmacists. For after-hours medication emergencies, John Hunter Hospital pharmacy (Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights) is Newcastle's major public hospital pharmacy. pbs.gov.au
Finding a Newcastle Pharmacy
Use healthdirect.gov.au/pharmacy-finder for open pharmacies across Newcastle and the Hunter. The tool shows real-time hours and specialist services. healthdirect.gov.au
Specialist Services
Newcastle pharmacies offer a range of specialist services including CPAP supplies and sleep apnoea management, travel health vaccinations, compounding services (available at several independent pharmacies in the inner suburbs), and diabetes management programs.
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