Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Pharmacy in South Yarra
Established in 1927, Botanical Pharmacy has been a cornerstone of the South Yarra community for nearly a century. Our team of professionally trained pharmacists and staff are dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare solutions, including Home Medicines Reviews, Diabetes Assistance, and Skin Cancer Screening. We specialise in uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection consultations, Oral Contraceptive Resupply, and tailored Weekly Medicines Packs to simplify medication management. Our services extend to dispensing PBS prescriptions, Concession prescriptions, and alternative plant-based therapies for intractable medical conditions. We pride ourselves on our friendly, family-like approach, treating customers with the care and attention they deserve.Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as one of the most trusted pharmacies in South Yarra, Cremorne, Toorak, and Prahran. We offer convenient solutions like the MedAdvisor app for script management and delivery, ensuring seamless healthcare access. Our pharmacists provide expert advice on blood glucose monitoring, blood pressure checks, and bowel cancer screening tests. With a focus on innovation and tradition, we combine modern technology with personalised service to meet the evolving needs of our community. Our dedication to quality and reliability has made us a preferred choice for generations of residents in the area.
Services
Prescription Medicines
Diabetes Assistance
Skin Cancer Screening
Compounding Services
Bowel Cancer Screening
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Urinary Tract Infection Consultations
Oral Contraceptive Resupply
Weekly Medicines Packs
Alternative Plant-Based Therapies
Details
- Year established: 1927
Highlights and features
- We offer 7-day-a-week service with expert pharmacists available for consultations.
- Our Weekly Medicines Packs simplify complex medication management for multiple prescriptions.
- We provide free skin cancer screening and diabetes management support services.
- Our team dispenses alternative plant-based therapies for chronic medical conditions.
- We combine modern technology with traditional personal service for convenience.
What people say
Expert advice
Friendly service
Weekly packs
Skin checks
Community focus
Services
Prescription Medicines
We dispense PBS prescriptions, concession medications, and repatriation prescriptions with precision and care. Our pharmacists ensure accurate dosing and provide detailed usage instructions. Patients receive expert guidance on potential side effects and medication interactions.
Diabetes Assistance
Our pharmacists offer comprehensive diabetes care including blood glucose monitoring and glucometer setup. We educate patients on medication purposes and lifestyle adjustments. Regular check-ups help maintain optimal blood sugar control and prevent complications.
Skin Cancer Screening
We provide in-store Spot Assess skin cancer screening tests for suspicious moles or freckles. No appointment required with immediate professional assessment. Early detection services help identify potential skin cancer risks promptly.
Weekly Medicines Packs
Our tailored weekly packs organise multiple medications by day and time. This service simplifies complex medication routines for elderly patients or those with chronic conditions. Reduces medication errors and improves treatment adherence.
Alternative Plant-Based Therapies
We offer plant-based treatments for chronic medical conditions under pharmacist supervision. These alternatives provide symptom relief for intractable illnesses. Our experts ensure safe usage and proper dosage guidance for complementary therapies.
People
Emily & Tim
Pharmacist Owners
Emily and Tim are dedicated pharmacist owners committed to community healthcare. They lead a team that values personal service and professional excellence. Their approach combines modern pharmacy practice with traditional customer care principles.
Questions
What services does Botanical Pharmacy offer?
We provide prescription dispensing, diabetes management, skin cancer screening, weekly medicine packs, and alternative plant-based therapies. Our pharmacists also offer UTI consultations and oral contraceptive resupply services.
Are your pharmacists available for consultations?
Yes, our trained pharmacists provide consultations for diabetes care, medication reviews, and health screenings. No appointment is needed for most services including skin cancer checks.
Do you offer home medicine management?
We provide Weekly Medicines Packs that organise multiple prescriptions into daily doses. This service helps simplify medication routines for patients taking numerous medications at different times.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 9am-2pm, and Sunday 10am-1pm. Our pharmacy is closed on public holidays but offers extended hours during peak periods.
Can I order prescriptions online?
Yes, use the MedAdvisor app to order and pay for prescriptions. We offer delivery services and provide activation codes for app access. Repeat prescriptions can be managed digitally.
Reviews (5)
Polka Yu
Aug 23, 2020
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Took the two ladies 10 minutes to give me the medicine. They seemed to be more keen to flirt with any male customers. When I reminded them I'm still waiting , they put on high pitch voice and a very grumpy face : it's coming ! (They together said exactly these words as if they have rehearsed many times )
Mae Devitt
Jul 14, 2020
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Astonishingly rude and appalling service considering current health and isolation concerns.
Overheard service lady whispering to pharmacist about my request - hard to miss in small shop (heaven forbid supporting local). My request for repeat script one tablet denied even though ongoing medication and pharmacists closed as Good Friday so spent 2 hours in car finding chemist open who filled script that was left by regular GP to collect GF AM as hed been in 14 days isolation post overseas holiday
Paid $30 less for script from Amcal in high street Armadale
Overheard service lady whispering to pharmacist about my request - hard to miss in small shop (heaven forbid supporting local). My request for repeat script one tablet denied even though ongoing medication and pharmacists closed as Good Friday so spent 2 hours in car finding chemist open who filled script that was left by regular GP to collect GF AM as hed been in 14 days isolation post overseas holiday
Paid $30 less for script from Amcal in high street Armadale
Lucy A.
Jun 30, 2020
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Such a lovely store and they have a great range of products. Staff have always been super nice and helpful. Thanks ladies!
Lindsay Puttock
Jun 11, 2020
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Would have given NO STARS
Can confirm last two negative reviews
Received terrible service
Astonishingly rude; clearly they launch themselves at males and make their $ off out of area tan walkers gift buying
I am a SY resident and will never return; they charge $10-$20 more for a script than Amcal or C/W - regardless due to convenience I had always returned. Never AGAIN. Talking amongst themselves, prioritising males who were behind me in an unprofessional manner. Wont be supporting this local business when there are plenty more close by including newly opened chemist warehouse toorak road
Can confirm last two negative reviews
Received terrible service
Astonishingly rude; clearly they launch themselves at males and make their $ off out of area tan walkers gift buying
I am a SY resident and will never return; they charge $10-$20 more for a script than Amcal or C/W - regardless due to convenience I had always returned. Never AGAIN. Talking amongst themselves, prioritising males who were behind me in an unprofessional manner. Wont be supporting this local business when there are plenty more close by including newly opened chemist warehouse toorak road
Doctahkrinkle
Aug 15, 2019
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Maybe its the proximity to the gardens and the beautiful people of the Domain Village. But this is a great pharmacy. Always so pleasant. If I need the medicine. They got it.
