Dartnells Pharmacy

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Breaking News! Dartnells acquires Slade Compoundia in March 2018

We offer a wide variety of compounded veterinary products and a 24-48 hour turnaround on most products. We are here to help you. Please contact us for all your veterinary compounding needs.

 The Leading Online Compound Chemist in Melbourne

Make the right choice for your health. As an online compounding pharmacy, Dartnells Pharmacy helps thousands of people and animals across the city get the services they need. A modern, professional pharmacy, we stock an extensive range of proprietary, name-brand products, vitamins and nutrients, offering our customers real choice. With more than a century of history behind us, we have been a partner in Victoria’s health for generations, helping people from all walks of life get the support they need.

A unique touch when it comes to medicine

Most famous for our extensive collection of apothecary, medical and pharmaceutical antiques, the history of medicine comes alive in our Surrey Hill store. Featuring everything from antique glass containers for the storage of drugs to medical measuring equipment and ceramic jars used to keep starved leeches, the collection has become a part of the Dartnells legacy, entertaining and informing customers for more than a hundred years.

Dartnells remains a thoroughly modern pharmacy, offering a range of products online, as well as compounding pharmacy services in our three retail locations across Melbourne. Start a conversation with us to learn more.

Providing a comprehensive range of products and services

Our pharmacy online store offers an extensive selection of our in-house skincare range, and health and wellbeing products. From the Dartnells Face-lift-in-a jar moisturizer, eczema and psoriasis treatments to formulae for Molluscum contagiosum, we are fully stocked and can assist with a range of enquiries.

Through our retail locations we also offer a number of specialty services including naturopathy consultation and food allergy testing. For individuals requiring specialty medication, we also provide a compounding service, helping patients to avoid certain ingredients or to acquire drugs in a different strength. Have your needs precisely met with help from the team at Dartnells Pharmacy.

Visit our compounding chemist in Surrey Hills, Caulfield and Mt Eliza today!

With our three compounding pharmacy locations, Caulfield on Glen Huntley Road, Mount Eliza and Surrey Hills, we reach more people in more places. Drop into one of our retail locations, check out our chemist online, or get in touch with our customer service department with any questions and our team will be happy to assist. Make a general enquiry via our contact page and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Our History

Dartnell’s Pharmacy was established in the late 1800’s and has passed through three generations of the Dartnell family. It was passed on to the current owners Les Bassin and Stan Sacks in November 2007.

While the world around the pharmacy has changed from rural to urban, the pharmacy has retained it’s old world charm and ambiance. With the practice of compounding- once known as apothecary, practiced in the 18th century, and the pharmacy’s unique collection of antiques from this era Dartnell’s has established itself as landmark.

Antiques and Historical Memorabilia

What makes Dartnell’s Pharmacy so special is it’s unique wall to wall collection of apothecary antiques, bottles and historic memorabilia. The antique collection has been collected and preserved from the 18th century. The old world ambiance is enhanced by the original gold leaf signage on the windows and the federation green wrought iron work on the verandahs.

On a shelf in the pharmacy sits a white jar with the skin-chilling label, “leeches”. This jar was used to keep live leeches which were sold in a “starved state” in the old days. “Three for a half-penny.” To keep these leeches alive, John Dartnell would feed them pieces of steak. Leeches are still used for medical purposes today. The Eye & Ear Hospital uses leeches after surgery to draw out infection, without leaving scars and without the need to use antibiotics.

The Dartnells began a tradition of adding to the collection regularly. The tradition has been kept alive by three generations of Dartnells. Today this heritage and tradition is being kept alive by Les Bassin and Stan Sacks.

1998 Destruction of a Landmark

Over the years,the Dartnells worked hard to build the heritage of the pharmacy. They managed to accumulate a collection of apothecary, medical and pharmaceutical antiques. These included carboys (the large oval glass containers), antique medical measuring equipment and containers. Two weeks before Christmas 1998, the pharmacy was shattered when a truck smashed through the front window. With one strike the entire collection displayed in that window was gone. Unfortunately, a number of these items are believed to be irreplaceable as they were collected from the 18th century.

This collection is of great interest to a variety of people and groups. The collection has attracted both interstate and international visitors and is also a source of education for schools. Students will find Dartnell’s Pharmacy an interesting excursion.

Dartnell’s Pharmacy needs your help!!

We are trying to rebuild this collection of antiques and historical memorabilia. If you or someone you know has items that can be used to assist in the rebuilding of this collection. Please contact us.

Our Services

Do you have any symptoms associated with arthritis, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine, asthma, eczema, iron deficiency, osteoporosis, colic, hay fever, menopause, psoriasis? We can advise you on factors which will help, as well as what could aggravate your condition, taking into consideration your current medication and regime. e.g., diet, lifestyle, exercise etc. We also advise on appropriate supplements when necessary. Including recipes for juices when appropriate. Sometimes we refer you to other medical practitioners, e.g., doctor, homoeopath, bowen therapist, naturopath etc. We will provide written information to assist you when deemed appropriate.

Naturopath available for consultations. Please phone us on 03 9888 5899 or call in to book your appointment.

Overnight Delivery Australia-wide

We will arrange for your medication and related products to be delivered to you the next working day anywhere in Australia.

For all enquiries contact us today!