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
General information only. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about your own situation. In an emergency, call 000. Last updated 20 May 2025.