APPOINTMENT TO BOOK FOR THIS SERVICE
Brief (8 minutes) for uncomplicated repeats; Standard (15 minutes) for new medications or more detailed reviews. Video (15 minutes) and Telephone (8 minutes) are available for eligible existing patients and suitable repeat prescriptions. New or restricted medication prescriptions require an in-person appointment under our practice policy.
PRESCRIPTION SERVICES
At DC Medical Centre, our general practitioners assist with new prescriptions, regular medicines and ongoing medication management. Your practitioner will consider your medical history, current treatments, possible interactions and any monitoring needed before issuing a prescription.
Prescribing is based on a clinical assessment and is always at the treating practitioner's discretion. A previous prescription does not guarantee renewal.
Established patients can request a repeat of medication they already take through a suitable telephone or video consultation. Your GP may still require monitoring or an in-person review.
This option excludes restricted medicines under our practice policy.
A new medicine or a new condition requires a face-to-face assessment. Your GP will review symptoms, medical history and treatment options.
Further tests or a specialist assessment may be needed before treatment begins.
DC Medical Centre requires an in-person review for the following medication categories. Additional prescribing authority, specialist documentation or monitoring may also be needed.
All Schedule 8 (S8) medicines.
Medications requiring a PBS authority prescription.
Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy and similar medicines.
Restricted examples include:
This is a practice policy, not a statement that every medicine listed is legally prohibited via telehealth. The examples are not exhaustive, and an in-person visit does not guarantee a prescription.
SPECIALIST-SUPPORTED PRESCRIBING
Patients requesting GP continuation of stimulant medication must have appropriate specialist documentation and any necessary prescribing approval in place.
Ask your treating psychiatrist or specialist to address the authorisation or shared-care letter to your intended GP at DC Medical Centre. The letter should include your diagnosis, medication, dose and ongoing management recommendations.
Your GP reviews the documentation and, where an individual NSW Health approval is required, submits an application through SafeScript NSW before taking over prescribing.
Straightforward applications may take approximately 2–3 business days. If you are a new patient, please allow up to one month for record review, any additional information and approval processing.
Timeframes are indicative, not guaranteed. Approval is determined by NSW Health where required, and your GP must agree that continuation prescribing is clinically appropriate. An initial in-person appointment is required by the practice.
Prescription appointments are charged according to consultation type and Medicare eligibility.
For upfront fees, Medicare rebates and out-of-pocket costs, see our Fees page.
Existing patients may be eligible for a telephone consultation to renew an established medication. Your GP may require an in-person review, recent investigations or other monitoring. Prescriptions are never automatic.
No. DC Medical Centre requires an in-person consultation for new medications. A practitioner will assess the condition, medical history, benefits and risks before considering treatment.
Brief (8 minutes) may be suitable for a straightforward repeat or follow-up. Standard (15 minutes) is recommended for a new medication or a more detailed review. Video and telephone appointments are available for appropriate established-patient concerns, but not for restricted medicines under our practice policy.
Our telehealth exclusions include Schedule 8 medicines, medications requiring PBS authority prescriptions, weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, and controlled medicines such as stimulants, opioids, benzodiazepines and sleeping tablets. Please review the examples in the restricted-medications section above.
Possibly, following an in-person assessment, receipt of appropriate specialist correspondence and any NSW Health approval required for your circumstances. Continuing a medicine previously prescribed elsewhere is not guaranteed.
Straightforward applications may be processed within approximately 2–3 business days. New patients should allow up to one month for record collection, clinical assessment and any required approval. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Ask your psychiatrist or specialist to address the letter to your intended treating GP at DC Medical Centre. It should clearly describe the diagnosis, medicine, dose and recommended ongoing management.
DC Medical Centre generally uses electronic prescriptions (eScripts). When a prescription is issued after your consultation, a secure prescription token is sent by SMS to your nominated mobile number. You can present the token to your pharmacy.
Contact the practice or your dispensing pharmacy for advice. Depending on the prescription and its status, the token may be retrievable or a new clinical review may be necessary. Do not assume that a duplicate prescription can be issued automatically.
Some medicines require blood tests, blood pressure measurements or other monitoring. Your practitioner may defer prescribing until the required safety information is available.
No. All medicines are prescribed only when clinically appropriate and in accordance with applicable requirements. Your GP may recommend another treatment, specialist review or follow-up instead.
Consultation charges vary by appointment type and Medicare eligibility. See our Fees page for consultation fees, available Medicare rebates and out-of-pocket costs.
Book a Brief or Telephone appointment for a suitable repeat, or an in-person Standard consultation for new medicines, restricted prescriptions or a more detailed assessment.
