Scheduling of Medicines

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Medicines in Australia are categorised into schedules for safety.

Common Categories:

  • S2 (Pharmacy Medicine) – available in pharmacies (e.g. antihistamines)
  • S3 (Pharmacist Only Medicine) – requires advice (e.g. stronger cold/eye medicines)
  • S4/S8 – prescription medicines

Ask your pharmacist if you’re unsure why a medicine has restrictions or requires advice.