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How to submit a complaint with TerryWhite Chemmart
TerryWhite Chemmart operates over 540 franchise pharmacies across Australia. Because each store is independently owned, where you direct your complaint matters — some issues need to go to the store, others to head office.
Online — Customer Care Form
- Visit the TerryWhite Chemmart Customer Care page to submit feedback, complaints, or enquiries directly to the head office team.
- Best suited for issues that affect multiple stores, brand-wide policies, or unresolved store-level disputes.
Phone — Local Store or Head Office
- Use the TerryWhite Chemmart store locator to find your nearest pharmacy's phone number.
- For pricing, staff conduct, or in-store service complaints, calling the specific store is usually the fastest route — head office may refer you back to the franchise owner.
In-Store
- Speak directly with the pharmacist on duty or the store manager about your concern.
- Ask for a formal written record of your complaint, especially for dispensing errors or serious service failures.
Social Media
- Send a direct message via the TerryWhite Chemmart Facebook page to raise your issue publicly or privately.
Via Ajust
- Lodge your Terry White pharmacy complaint through Ajust for a guided resolution process that tracks your case from start to finish.
TerryWhite Chemmart does not publish a formal complaint handling process or resolution timeframes. Based on customer experiences across review platforms, here is what to expect:
- Head office review: Complaints submitted via the customer care form or phone are reviewed by the head office team. However, complaints about individual franchise locations are often referred back to the store owner or manager.
- Franchise model limitation: Multiple customers report that head office states it cannot intervene in franchise-level operations — including pricing, staffing, and local policies. This can create a loop if your complaint is about the store itself.
- Response times: No guaranteed timelines exist. Customer reviews suggest response times vary significantly, with some people reporting difficulty getting any reply at all.
- Limited review platform engagement: TerryWhite Chemmart's Trustpilot profile is unclaimed, and reviewers on ProductReview.com.au have noted the company has not responded to complaints posted there.
If your TerryWhite Chemmart complaint process stalls at this stage, escalation options are covered below.
Common complaints against TerryWhite Chemmart
TerryWhite Chemmart reviews on Trustpilot (2.1/5 from 32 reviews) and ProductReview.com.au (2.5/5 from 102 reviews) reveal several recurring issues with TerryWhite Chemmart customer service.
Staff Conduct and Service Quality
- The most frequent complaint category across both platforms. Customers describe staff as rude, dismissive, or unhelpful at various locations.
- Reports include cashiers being openly rude and pharmacists described as "extremely uncaring" when handling medication queries.
Pricing Discrepancies and EFTPOS Fees
- Customers report being charged significantly more than competitors — in some cases double the price — for identical prescriptions. Some have also raised Terry White Chemmart refund issues when overcharged.
- Some locations charge EFTPOS fees, and price-matching policies with competitors like Chemist Warehouse have reportedly been discontinued.
Dispensing and Medication Errors
- Serious reports include a pharmacist dispensing medication at 10 times the prescribed dose, and another customer receiving birth control tablets instead of Melatonin.
- Wrong scripts and unauthorised generic substitutions have caused multi-day delays and adverse effects.
Appointment and Booking System Failures
- Customers report booking vaccination appointments online, receiving confirmations, then arriving to find the store closed for a public holiday.
- Others were told no pharmacist was available despite receiving an appointment reminder 30 minutes earlier.
App and Online Service Issues
- The myTWC app draws complaints about poor functionality, accessibility barriers for older users, and medication tracking showing duplicates.
- Online ordering has been criticised for inventory mismatches and limited delivery coverage areas.
TerryWhite Chemmart complaints submitted through Ajust
How other consumers TerryWhite Chemmart complaints got resolved
Dispensing Error — Dose 10 Times Higher Than Prescribed
A parent reported their son was dispensed medication at 10 times the prescribed dosage after the pharmacist failed to verify. The same store also made unauthorised generic substitutions that caused the patient severe pain. No public resolution or company response was documented.
Tip: Document dispensing errors immediately — photograph the label, note the prescribed dose, and report serious errors to both the pharmacy and AHPRA.
Missed International Flight Due to Refused COVID Test
A customer was refused a supervised COVID-19 test that had been advertised as available, causing them to miss their international flight and incur roughly $3,000 in rebooking costs. No resolution or company response was recorded.
Tip: For time-sensitive pharmacy services, call ahead to confirm availability and keep written confirmation of any service commitment.
Online Price Not Honoured In-Store
A customer found a product listed at $19.99 online but was charged $25.00 at the counter. The store could not honour the online price, and the customer switched pharmacies. No resolution was provided.
Tip: Screenshot online prices before visiting — under Australian Consumer Law, businesses must honour advertised prices unless the error was clearly corrected before the sale.
If your initial complaint hasn't been resolved, follow these Terry White Chemmart escalation steps. Knowing how to complain to Terry White Chemmart at each level gives you the best chance of a resolution.
Step 1: Escalate to the Store Manager or Owner
- If you initially spoke with a staff member, ask to speak with the pharmacy manager or franchise owner directly.
- Clearly state your complaint and the specific resolution you are seeking.
Step 2: Contact TerryWhite Chemmart Head Office
- Submit a formal complaint via the Customer Care page.
- Reference your previous attempts to resolve the issue at the store level, including dates and names if available.
Step 3: Lodge a Complaint with AHPRA (Clinical and Dispensing Issues)
- For complaints about pharmacist conduct, TerryWhite Chemmart dispensing error cases, or professional standards, contact AHPRA.
- Phone: 1300 419 495
- AHPRA works with the Pharmacy Board of Australia to regulate pharmacists nationally.
Step 4: Contact Your State Health Complaints Commissioner
- For complaints about health service delivery that do not involve professional misconduct, contact your state body:
- NSW: Health Care Complaints Commission
- VIC: Health Complaints Commissioner
- QLD: Office of the Health Ombudsman
- Other states and territories have equivalent bodies.
Step 5: Contact Fair Trading or the ACCC (Consumer and Pricing Issues)
- For pricing disputes, misleading advertising, or Australian Consumer Law breaches, lodge a report with the ACCC.
- Your state Fair Trading office can also assist with dispute resolution for retail and pharmacy complaint Australia matters.
- AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency): Handles complaints about registered pharmacists including dispensing errors, professional misconduct, and unsafe practices. Phone: 1300 419 495. Website: ahpra.gov.au
- Pharmacy Board of Australia: Works with AHPRA to regulate pharmacists nationally. Complaints about professional standards are assessed jointly.
- National Health Practitioner Ombudsman: Reviews whether AHPRA followed fair administrative processes if you are dissatisfied with their handling of your complaint. Website: nhpo.gov.au
- State Health Complaints Bodies: Each state has a health complaints commissioner — NSW (HCCC), VIC (HCC), QLD (OHO), SA, WA, TAS, ACT, and NT each operate independent bodies.
- ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission): Accepts reports about misleading advertising, pricing issues, and consumer guarantee breaches. The ACCC does not resolve individual disputes but uses complaint data to inform enforcement. Website: accc.gov.au/consumers
- State Fair Trading / Consumer Affairs: Provides dispute resolution assistance for retail and consumer issues including pricing or refund disputes with TerryWhite Chemmart.
- TerryWhite Chemmart Homepage: terrywhitechemmart.com.au — main website with product info and store details.
- National Health Practitioner Ombudsman: Review an AHPRA decision — if dissatisfied with AHPRA's complaint handling.
- TerryWhite Chemmart Privacy Policy: Read the privacy policy — covers how your personal and health data is handled.
- Ajust — TerryWhite Chemmart Complaints: Lodge your complaint through Ajust — guided process with outcome tracking.
TerryWhite Chemmart Complaints FAQs
Does TerryWhite Chemmart head office handle complaints about individual stores?
TerryWhite Chemmart head office often redirects store-level complaints back to the franchise owner. Because each of the 540-plus locations is independently owned, head office typically states it cannot intervene on pricing, staffing, or local service issues. If the store does not resolve your concern, escalate directly to AHPRA for clinical matters or your state Fair Trading office for consumer issues.
What should I do if TerryWhite Chemmart dispenses the wrong medication or dosage?
Report a TerryWhite Chemmart dispensing error to the pharmacy immediately, then lodge a formal complaint with AHPRA on 1300 419 495. Photograph the medication label, record the prescribed dose, and note the date and staff involved. AHPRA and the Pharmacy Board of Australia investigate pharmacist conduct and can take regulatory action to prevent future errors.
Can I get a refund from TerryWhite Chemmart if I was overcharged compared to the online price?
TerryWhite Chemmart stores are required under Australian Consumer Law to honour advertised prices unless the error was corrected before the sale. Screenshot the online price before visiting the store and present it at the counter. If the store refuses, lodge a complaint with your state Fair Trading office or the ACCC, referencing the price discrepancy and any evidence you collected.
How long does TerryWhite Chemmart take to respond to a complaint?
TerryWhite Chemmart does not publish guaranteed complaint response timeframes. Customer reviews indicate response times vary widely, with some complaints receiving no reply at all. To improve your chances, submit your complaint in writing through the Customer Care form, keep a record of all correspondence, and set a reasonable deadline of 10 to 14 business days before escalating further.
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