Business Details
Your Trusted Pharmacy in Ballarat, VIC
Established in the 1950s, Crawford's Pharmacy has been a cornerstone of Ballarat's healthcare community for generations. Under the ownership of Craig and Sue Trembath since the 1990s, we continue Bill Crawford's legacy of personalized service, combining traditional values with modern healthcare solutions. Our team of qualified pharmacists offers expert advice seven days a week, supported by over 220 years of combined experience in medication management and patient care. We specialise in compounded medications, a service unique to Ballarat, addressing specific health needs through customised formulations. Our commitment to accessibility is demonstrated through free home delivery across Ballarat and surrounding districts, 2-hour parking convenience, and a bus stop directly outside our store.We pioneered digital health solutions with the MedAdvisor app, enabling prescription management and contactless medication access. Our holistic approach includes free pharmacist consultations for minor ailments, paediatric care guidance, and over-the-counter treatment recommendations. We maintain rigorous quality standards by sourcing pharmaceutical ingredients from accredited suppliers. With extended trading hours from 8am-7pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturdays, and 10am-2pm Sundays, we ensure consistent healthcare availability. Our team's longevity and deep local knowledge position us as trusted advisors for families across Ballarat.
Services
Compounded Medications
Prescription Delivery
Medication Packing
Free Pharmacist Advice
Paediatric Care
Over-the-Counter Treatments
Digital Prescription Management
Home Delivery Service
Highlights and features
- Over 220 years combined pharmacist experience
- Only pharmacy in Ballarat offering compounded medications
- Free home delivery across Ballarat and districts
- 7-day service with extended trading hours
- MedAdvisor app for digital prescription management
What people say
Expert compounding service
Knowledgeable pharmacists
Convenient delivery options
Personalised care
Longstanding community presence
Services
Compounded Medications
We prepare customised compounded medications addressing specific health needs including paediatric formulations, dermatological treatments, and hormone replacement therapies. Our pharmacists source ingredients from accredited suppliers to ensure quality standards. This service caters to patients requiring discontinued commercial products or alternative dosage forms.
Medication Packing
Our Webster packs organise medications into daily compartments for breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime. This service helps patients manage multiple medications through sealed blister packs that prevent missed or incorrect doses. A $10 setup fee applies with $5 weekly charges for standard users.
Free Pharmacist Advice
Qualified pharmacists provide free health advice for minor ailments like rashes, muscle pain and coughs. We offer confidential consultations with both male and female pharmacists available. Our team can recommend over-the-counter treatments or advise when medical referral is necessary.
Home Delivery
Free home delivery service operates Monday-Saturday across Ballarat and surrounding districts. Patients can email prescriptions for processing or use our MedAdvisor app for contactless prescription management. Delivery drivers ensure minimal physical contact during medication exchange.
Digital Prescription Management
Our free MedAdvisor app enables digital prescription storage, automatic refill reminders, and medication tracking. Users can manage family members' medications and receive notifications when prescriptions are ready for collection or delivery.
People
Craig Trembath
Pharmacist Owner
Co-owner Craig Trembath has operated Crawford's Pharmacy since the 1990s, continuing the legacy of quality healthcare established in the 1950s. With extensive pharmaceutical experience, he oversees medication compounding and clinical services.
Sue Trembath
Pharmacist Owner
Co-owner Sue Trembath brings decades of pharmaceutical expertise to Crawford's Pharmacy. She manages daily operations and patient consultations, maintaining the personal service standards that have defined the business since its establishment.
Questions
What makes Crawford's Pharmacy unique?
We're Ballarat's only pharmacy offering compounded medications, with over 220 years combined pharmacist experience and free home delivery across the region.
How can I access prescriptions remotely?
Use our MedAdvisor app for digital prescription management, email prescriptions for processing, or arrange contactless delivery through our pharmacy team.
What are Webster medication packs?
These blister packs organise daily medications into breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime compartments to prevent missed or incorrect doses.
Do you offer after-hours service?
We trade 8am-7pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturdays, and 10am-2pm Sundays for consistent healthcare access.
How do you handle medication shortages?
Our compounding service addresses discontinued products through custom formulations, ensuring continued treatment options when commercial supplies are unavailable.
Reviews (5)
Tham Staszewski
Dec 10, 2021
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Very professional pharmacy. My whole family was on quarantine due to covid infection. This pharmacily made on demand and deliver medicine very quicky. Can't thank him enough for such an excellent service.
Benjamin Humphries
Nov 10, 2021
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I'm so glad that I changed my medication pickups and I am able too get what I need with ease and comfort and I find the staff too be outstanding and faster than most
Krystyna Gutkowski
Jul 28, 2021
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I'd like to give zero. Kelly does not understand mental illness and then mark today fobbed me off!!! Kelly is extremely offensive. I'm on weekly pick ups after a small overdose recently and YET they aren't prepared to do this. Worst chemist ever!!!!. So I asked her to send my scripts to another local chemist and was promised 3 TIMES ON FRIDAY that their driver was delivering my meds by 6pm. Well that didn't happen did it and I am left worrying about when I can get my necessary meds before 8am Monday. I am suffering so much anxiety it's ridiculous. What the eff is wrong with this Pharmacy?????
Kat Nip
Jul 15, 2021
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Will never go back! arrogant and rudest older female pharmacist I have EVER encountered!! Will be going to UFS or anywhere other than Sturt st!
Ildi Burgin
Apr 16, 2021
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Fantastic in every way... All the pharmacists are truly knowledgeable and super helpful. A friendly, well run place where you are greeted by your name, there is always some pleasant small talk and great service every time. Absolutely outstanding. See you all next time
