Prescribed Medications - Targeted Treatment for Medical Conditions

Prescribed medications are pharmaceutical drugs that are recommended by healthcare professionals to treat specific medical conditions. They require a prescription for purchase.

Prescribed Medications FAQ

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What is a prescription medicine?

A prescription medicine is a medicine that can only be made available to a patient on the written instruction of an authorised health professional. Examples of prescription medicines include blood pressure tablets, cancer medicine and strong painkillers.

Who can prescribe medicines?

The level of cover provided depends on your health fund and policy. Only authorised health practitioners – such as doctors, dentists, optometrists, nurse practitioners and midwife practitioners – can prescribe medicines. have completed accredited prescribing education and training that is consistent with their scope of practice

What is an example of a prescription medicine?

Examples of prescription medicines include blood pressure tablets, cancer medicine and strong painkillers. All prescription medicines are registered medicines and can be identified by an AUST-R number on the label. Why is a medicine prescription only? A medicine is classified as prescription only because of various factors, including:

What is a prescription & how does it work?

A prescription is a legal document that health practitioners write for a pharmacist to dispense a specific medicine. You can’t legally obtain prescription-only medicines without that document. You need a prescription for medicines that have higher risks, such as: the potential for addiction or misuse.

What are some examples of prescription medicines?

Examples of prescription medicines include blood pressure tablets, cancer medicine and strong painkillers. All prescription medicines are registered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) and can be identified by an AUST-R number on the label.

Do I need a prescription for a medicine?

You need a prescription for medicines that have higher risks, such as: the potential for addiction or misuse. The need for a prescription ensures that, before you take a medicine, your health practitioner can: explain how to take your medicine and any potential risks or side effects.

What are 'controlled medicines'?

‘controlled medicines’ – such as opioids, which are critical to managing severe acute pain, but carry significant risk of addiction. Generally, prescription medicines are registered medicines in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. State and territory laws govern the use of some prescription medicines in each jurisdiction.