Life-threatening emergency
Call Triple Zero for severe allergic reactions, chest pain, trouble breathing, overdose or poisoning.
000After hours care
Care doesn't clock off at 6 pm.
If you need urgent medicine advice when Milawa Pharmacy is closed, these trusted 24-hour services and nearby pharmacies can help. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 000.
Urgent after-hours contact
Reach the pharmacy fast
Tap to call, text or WhatsApp us. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 000.
24-hour health lines
When to call who
The right number depends on how urgent the situation is. Save these contacts in your phone so you have them ready.
Poisons Information Centre
24-hour advice for suspected poisonings, medicine mistakes, bites, stings and chemical exposure.
13 11 26Nurse On Call
Free 24/7 health advice from a registered nurse. Ideal when you're unsure whether to see a doctor.
1300 60 60 24After Hours GP Helpline
Speak to a GP over the phone for non-emergency concerns when your regular doctor is closed.
1800 022 222Prescriptions after hours
Urgent script help when we're closed
Running out of a regular medicine can be stressful. Here's how to get safe, legal access to the medicines you need outside our opening hours.
Urgent repeats before we close
If you have one or two repeats left, request them online or call before 6:00 pm weekdays. We can often dispense and have them ready for collection or local delivery.
Nearest 24-hour & late-night pharmacies
When Milawa Pharmacy is closed, late-night and 24-hour pharmacies in Wangaratta and Wodonga can dispense urgent scripts. Call ahead to confirm stock and opening hours.
Emergency supply of medicine
If you've run out of an essential medicine and can't reach a doctor, a pharmacist may be able to supply a short interim supply under strict legal rules. This does not apply to all medicines.
Speak to a pharmacist
Leave a message on our pharmacy line. The on-call pharmacist monitors urgent calls after hours and will return your call as soon as possible for genuine emergencies.
What to prepare before you call
Having these details ready will help any after-hours pharmacist, nurse or doctor assist you faster.
- Your Medicare card and any concession cards
- The exact medicine name, strength and dose
- How many days' supply you have left
- Your regular doctor's name and clinic
- A list of other medicines or allergies
Our opening hours
- Mon – Fri
- 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Nearby late-night pharmacies
If you need a script tonight
These pharmacies are the closest options outside our hours. Always call ahead to confirm they are open and can dispense your specific medicine.
Priceline Pharmacy Wangaratta
Cnr Murphy & Rowan Sts, Wangaratta VIC 3677
Extended hours most days — call ahead
03 5721 5703TerryWhite Chemmart Wangaratta
Shop 28, Coles Complex, Wangaratta VIC 3677
Late trading on selected days — call ahead
03 5721 8088Wodonga 24-Hour Pharmacy
66 Elgin Blvd, Wodonga VIC 3690
Open 24 hours
02 6056 9866Common questions
After-hours pharmacy FAQs
What should I do if I run out of my prescription at night?+
For life-threatening issues call 000. Otherwise, call Nurse On Call on 1300 60 60 24 or the After Hours GP Helpline on 1800 022 222. If the medicine is essential and you cannot see a doctor, a 24-hour or late-night pharmacy may be able to help with an emergency supply.
Can Milawa Pharmacy deliver an urgent script after hours?+
Our local delivery service runs during business hours only. If you have an urgent need after hours, the best option is to visit a 24-hour pharmacy or call the health lines listed above. You can still submit a prescription request online and we will action it first thing in the morning.
How do I reach the pharmacist for an urgent question?+
Call the pharmacy on 03 5719 3701. If the shop is closed, follow the recorded instructions to leave a message for the on-call pharmacist. Please reserve this for genuine urgent matters.
What counts as a medicine emergency?+
A medicine emergency includes suspected overdose, taking the wrong medicine, a severe allergic reaction, or a child accessing medicine. For these, call 000 or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 immediately.
Can I return unwanted or expired medicine after hours?+
No — the Return Unwanted Medicines program must be handled inside the pharmacy during opening hours. Keep medicines out of reach of children and bring them in on our next business day.
Do I need a prescription for an after-hours pharmacy?+
Yes. Prescription medicines require a valid Australian prescription. In a genuine emergency, a pharmacist can sometimes supply a small interim supply without a new prescription, but this is limited by law and not available for all medicines.
Need a repeat before the weekend?
Submit your prescription request online and we'll have it ready for collection or local delivery on our next business day.