Queen Street Doctors
12 Month Prescriptions
From Feb 1st 2026, some prescriptions may be valid for up to 12 months
Who might be eligible?
What’s not included?
You may be eligible if:
Your condition and medication dose have been stable for 6 months
You don’t need regular monitoring (like blood tests or blood pressure checks)
The medicine is approved for 12-month prescribing
You agree to a yearly in-person review to check that the medicine is still suitable
Some prescriptions won’t be eligible for the 12-month option, including:
Controlled medicines (e.g. opioids, stimulants, ADHD medications) or medicines taken only as needed
Conditions or medications that require monitoring within 12 months
If your condition or medication dose has changed in the past 6 months
The final decision on whether a 12-month script is safe and appropriate rests with the prescribing clinician.
The change in prescribing rules also means scripts could be extended to six months, which may be a safer option than 12 months for some people.
What’s not changing?
You will still collect three months of medication at the pharmacy, with repeats if the prescription is for 6 months or longer. You will not be able to collect 12 months of medication at once, even if you have a 12-month script
Extended Prescription Appointments
To check if a 12-month script is safe for you, please book a 30-minute in-person appointment with your GP.
For all extended prescription reviews (6-monthly or 12-monthly), a 30-minute in-person appointment is required.
The cost of these appointments can be up to $150.00.
Measles Update
Measles is circulating in Aotearoa.
Two measles vaccinations protect about 99% of people.
The vaccine is free for under-18s and for adults eligible for funded care.
Not sure if you've had two doses? We can help you check and catch up if required.
IMPORTANT : If you have a fever and a rash, please call us before coming in the practice as measles is very contagious.
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Queen Street Doctors is a long-standing modern healthcare centre based in the historic Dingwall Building in central Auckland. We offer a full range of medical services with a high level of care, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable in our hands. Our friendly and dedicated team of experienced general practitioners, nurses and health care assistants can take care of all of your primary health care needs. We are cornerstone accredited ensuring the highest standards of care.
Our convenient location at the lower end of Queen St near the Britomart Transport Hub allows easy access from home & work as well as for travellers to Auckland.
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At this time our phone line can be very busy and it is difficult to get through. For non-urgent request we recommend using the Health 365 portal.
If you have not been registered for Health 365, please send an email to request your login details.
If you have forgotten your Health 365 login details or your details need updating, please let us know via email.
For further information regarding the portal, please visit the Health 365 Portal Tab.
For more information
We are located in the Dingwall Building at the bottom of Queen Street. The Dingwall Building was built in 1935, the first in Auckland to be built after the 1931 Napier Earthquake. It was designed by Grummer & Ford in the art-deco style and has recently been renovated to a high standard.
Dingwall Building
Emergencies: Queen Street Doctors is not an emergency medical centre. The nearest emergency centre is Auckland City Hospital.