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Pharmacies and Chemists in Canberra 2026, 24-Hour, Compounding and Local Pharmacy Guide

Canberra pharmacy guide 2026: how to find pharmacies and chemists in Canberra, 24-hour pharmacies, compounding chemists, PBS dispensing and pharmacy services across the ACT.

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By Canberra Daily · Published 20 July 2026, 5:05 pm

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Updated 17 h ago· 20 July 2026, 5:50 pm

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Pharmacies and Chemists in Canberra 2026, 24-Hour, Compounding and Local Pharmacy Guide
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Pharmacies in Canberra 2026, Overview

Canberra has a well-distributed community pharmacy network across all districts, Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin and the City. National chains and well-established independent pharmacies serve the ACT's population. Here's a guide to Canberra pharmacies in 2026. pharmacy.org.au

24-Hour and Late-Night Pharmacies in Canberra

  • Chemist Warehouse, extended hours, Several Canberra stores operate late hours. Check chemistwarehouse.com.au for the nearest open location. chemistwarehouse.com.au
  • Capital Chemist, multiple Canberra locations, The ACT's own pharmacy brand with strong community pharmacy presence across Canberra districts. capitalchemist.com.au

PBS Medicines

ACT pharmacies dispense PBS medicines at national rates. The ACT Health Directorate oversees pharmacist licensing and S8 drug monitoring in the Territory. health.act.gov.au

Finding a Canberra Pharmacy

Use healthdirect.gov.au/pharmacy-finder to find open pharmacies across Canberra. For after-hours medical and pharmacy needs, the Calvary Hospital Emergency Department (40 Mary Potter Circuit, Bruce) and Canberra Hospital (Yamba Drive, Garran) have hospital pharmacies with extended coverage. healthdirect.gov.au

Compounding Pharmacies in Canberra

Several Canberra pharmacies offer compounding services. Capital Chemist locations and independent pharmacies in Phillip and Manuka provide compounding for veterinary, paediatric, dermatology and bioidentical hormone preparations.

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