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Pharmacies and Chemists in Wollongong 2026, Illawarra Pharmacy Guide and PBS Medicines
Wollongong pharmacy guide 2026: how to find pharmacies and chemists in Wollongong and the Illawarra, extended hours pharmacies, compounding chemists, PBS dispensing and pharmacy services.
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Pharmacies in Wollongong 2026, Overview
Wollongong and the Illawarra have a solid community pharmacy network across all suburbs. Major chains and well-established independent pharmacies serve the region. Here's a guide to Wollongong pharmacies in 2026. pharmacy.org.au
Extended Hours Pharmacies in Wollongong
- Chemist Warehouse Wollongong, Crown Street and suburban locations. Extended hours including some late-night trading. Check chemistwarehouse.com.au. chemistwarehouse.com.au
- Priceline Pharmacy Wollongong, Crown Street Mall, extended hours. priceline.com.au
PBS Medicines
NSW pharmacies dispense PBS medicines at national rates. For after-hours medication emergencies, Wollongong Hospital pharmacy (Loftus Street, Wollongong) is the regional public hospital pharmacy, call ahead for access. pbs.gov.au
Finding a Wollongong Pharmacy
Use healthdirect.gov.au/pharmacy-finder to locate open pharmacies across Wollongong and the Illawarra. The tool shows real-time opening hours and specialist services across the Shellharbour, Kiama and Dapto catchments. healthdirect.gov.au
Specialist Services in the Illawarra
Illawarra pharmacies offer a growing range of specialist services, CPAP management, compounding (available at selected independent pharmacies in Thirroul, Corrimal and the inner city), travel vaccinations and dose administration aids. Wollongong is also home to a University of Wollongong School of Pharmacy, which collaborates with community pharmacies on advanced practice services.
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