Chronic Condition Management

Fitch's Pharmacy offers ongoing chronic condition management consultations with endorsed Nurse Practitioners via secure telehealth, available to patients across Australia. Managing a chronic health condition requires regular monitoring, medication reviews, and access to a healthcare professional who understands your history. Our telehealth service provides the continuity of care that chronic conditions demand, without the need for frequent in-person visits. Your Nurse Practitioner can review your current treatment plan, adjust medications where clinically appropriate, order pathology to monitor your condition, and coordinate care with your broader healthcare team. Regular check-ins help ensure your condition is well managed and any changes are addressed promptly.

How It Works

Initial Assessment — Book an initial consultation through HotDoc. Your NP will review your medical history, current medications, and recent test results to understand your condition.
Care Plan Development — Together with your NP, you will establish a management plan tailored to your needs, including medication reviews and monitoring schedules.
Regular Check-Ins — Scheduled follow-up consultations allow your NP to monitor your condition, review pathology results, and adjust your plan as needed.
Prescription Management — Your NP can issue repeat prescriptions electronically, sent directly to your preferred pharmacy for convenient dispensing or delivery.

What to Expect

Initial consultations typically run for 20 to 30 minutes
Follow-up consultations are usually 15 to 20 minutes
Bring your current medication list, recent pathology results, and any correspondence from specialists
Your NP may request regular pathology tests to monitor your condition
Care plans are coordinated with your existing GP and specialists where appropriate

Who Is This For?

Our chronic condition management service may be suitable if you are:

Living with an ongoing health condition that requires regular monitoring
Needing regular prescription renewals and medication reviews
Finding it difficult to attend frequent in-person appointments
Looking for consistent, ongoing care from the same healthcare professional
Wanting to better understand and manage your condition with professional support

Frequently Asked Questions

What chronic conditions can a Nurse Practitioner help manage?

Our Nurse Practitioners can assist with the ongoing management of many chronic conditions. They can review treatment plans, monitor progress through pathology, adjust medications where clinically appropriate, and coordinate with your broader healthcare team. For complex conditions, they will work alongside your GP and specialists.

Can my Nurse Practitioner issue repeat prescriptions?

Yes. Your Nurse Practitioner can issue prescriptions, including repeats, where clinically appropriate. Electronic prescriptions are sent directly to your preferred pharmacy for convenient dispensing or delivery.

Will my NP communicate with my regular GP?

With your consent, your Nurse Practitioner can share consultation summaries and care plans with your GP and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, consistent care.