Appointments

Please phone 03 249 7007 to make an appointment.  Whenever possible, please make your appointments 24hrs in advance of running out any medications.  While we will endeavour to give you an appointment with your preferred GP, however please note that during busy periods, your regular GP may be unavailable.  We have urgent appointments available at short notice each day, but please note it may not be with your preferred GP.

Repeat Prescriptions 

Please note we require 3 Business Days to action your Prescription.  We appreciate you ordering your Prescription well before your Medication runs out.  

IF APPROVED, YOUR PRESCRIPTION WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO

FIORDLAND PHARMACY WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED OTHERWISE.  

Repeat prescriptions are provided at the discretion of the on-duty Doctor.  A Doctor or Nurse may contact you for further information. 

You may be asked to come in for a review.

Occasionally, only a limited supply will be prescribed until you can attend for a review.

You can request an urgent script same day (additional fee).

Scripts can be electronically sent to a pharmacy of your choice if you provide their contact details (additional $3 fee).

Prescription Charges for Enrolled Patients

Standard Prescription to local pharmacy            $15

Urgent Scripts <less than 24hrs notice               $25

Prescriptions sent /posted to another town        $20

Emergencies & After Hours

In a medical emergency, dial 111.  Ask for an ambulance.

Fiordland Medical Centre will be contacted by ambulance services if our assistance is required.

Our regular business hours are Monday - Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm, and Saturday 9am to midday.

We operate an URGENT ONLY walk-in clinic on Sundays and Public Holidays at 10am and 5pm.  Additional fees apply after hours.

For after hours service, please phone 03 249 7007 and follow message instructions.

Please note that you will incur additional fees for after hours and home visits. 

Fiordland Medical Practice doctors also provide emergency assistance to other service providers in the region; such as Search & Rescue, PRIME (Primary Rescue in Medical Events). Our doctors also assist the local midwives when required!

New Patients

Fiordland Medical Practice is currently accepting new patient enrolments.  You will need to complete an enrolment form and have suitable identification with you.  Read more here about enrolment with a doctor in NZ https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/services-and-support/health-care-services/visiting-doctor

Please refer to the NZ Ministry of Health website regarding eligibility for health services in NZ;

https://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services/resources-service-providers-check-eligibility

Enrolments

You can fill in an enrolment form by clicking here.  Print your completed form and bring it into the medical centre with your original signature (we cannot accept electronic signatures - please do not email the form). 

Please note you can only enrol/register at one practice within NZ.  You should enrol at the Practice you intend to visit most, or live nearest.  If you enrol with us, the Ministry of Health will "un-enrol" you from any previous practice.  Subsidised fees are offered at your enrolled practice only.  More information regarding enrolling with a GP in NZ can be found here https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/services-and-support/health-care-services/visiting-doctor

Terms & Conditions

Click here to read our Terms & Conditions.  By signing an enrolment form, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions.