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Private Billing at Putney Medical Practice

Please be aware that as of  the July 1st, 2023, Putney Medical Practice will no longer bulk bill any patients ages 18 to 67 years. Patients will be required to pay a private fee, and Medicare will return the rebated amount to the nominated bank account attached to the Medicare Card.

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Private Fee's on Saturdays

Putney Medical Practice is continuing to revise billing policies. Due to the high demand of Saturday appointments, as of the 2nd of July 2022, these consultations will now be privately billed except for children and pensioners. Thank you for understanding.

Private Fee's for New Patients

Putney Medical Practice is currently revising billing policies. As of now, ALL NEW PATIENTS will be privately billed. Thank you for understanding.

Flu Vaccine Free

The flu vaccine is now free at Putney Medical Practice. Please call reception to book an appointment.

Cancellation and Non Attendance Fees

We understand that unplanned issues can arise, and you may need to cancel an appointment. Should this occur, we respectfully ask that scheduled appointments be cancelled at least 6 hours in advanced.

Our doctors and allied health professionals want to be available for your needs and for the needs…

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Flu Vaccine Available

The flu vaccine is now available at Putney Medical Practice. Unless you are eligible for a free influenza vaccine, a private fee of $20 is required for each vaccine administered.

Novavax Vaccine Available

Putney Medical Practice will now administer the Novavax vaccine. Please call reception to book an appointment.

Private Fee's for Dressings

As of the 1st of April 2022, any patient who requires a dressing will need to pay a private fee. Thank you for understanding.

Pfizer booster vaccination available for children ages 16 and 17 years.

Putney Medical Practice will now be giving Pfizer booster vaccinations for children ages 16 and 17. Booster vaccinations are administered on Fridays, so please call the practice and make an appointment. The physical Medicare Card must be shown at the appointment and only ONE parent is allowed with t…

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Pfizer Vaccinations Now Available for Children Ages 5 to 11 Years Old

Putney Medical Practice will now be administering Pfizer vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11 years old. For children between 5 and 11 year's old receiving the Pfizer vaccine, please print, complete and bring the 5 to 11 Year Old's Children's Consent Form to the appointment. All children will need…

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Pfizer Booster Vaccinations Now Available

Pfizer Booster vaccinations are now available at Putney Medical Practice. To book an appointment to receive a Pfizer Booster vaccination, please call the practice and our receptionists will help you schedule an appointment. When you have made your appointment, please print, complete and bring the CO…

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Bulk Billing on Saturdays.

Due to high demand and interest, Putney Medical Practice will now be bulk billing on Saturdays. You must bring your physical or digital Medicare Card to each appointment in order to have your consult bulked billed. Appointments that require childhood vaccinations, care plans, work cover, or anything…

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Christmas Closing Days

Putney Medical Practice will be closed during the Christmas period from Saturday the 25th of December 2021, and will re-open on Monday the 10th of January 2022. In case of an emergency please present to your closest local hospital, or call 000. For non-urgent medical attention please call: Home GP o…

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Pfizer Vaccine now available for those aged 12 to 59.

We are now providing the Pfizer vaccine for those aged between 12 to 59 years old. Please follow the instructions below in order to make an appointment with us. If you are over the age of 60 and would like the Pfizer vaccination, you will need to speak with your current GP and organise an appointmen…

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AstraZeneca Vaccine now available to anyone.

Putney Medical Practice is currently administering the AstraZeneca vaccine on Monday to Thursdays. If you are 60 years and over, you are eligible to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. If you are under the age of 60, you are also eligible for this vaccine but you must have a consult with one of our GP'…

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COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine is now available.

Putney Medical Practice will now administer the Pfizer vaccine on Saturday afternoons starting from the 10th of July 2021. If you are 40 to 59 years of age, you are eligible to receive the vaccine from us. If you are 18 to 39 years of age and are a healthcare worker, age care worker, or have a sever…

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No Bulk Billing on Saturdays.

Due to the demand on Saturdays, Putney Medical Practice will not be bulk billing on Saturdays starting from the 3rd of July 2021.

AstraZeneca vaccine now available for those 50 and older.

Putney Medical Practice is now administering the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine for all those 50 years old and over. Please call to book an appointment in order to receive it.

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Flu Vaccine is available.

The flu vaccine is now available at Putney Medical Practice. Those who qualify in the following list can receive the vaccine for free.

  • Pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy)
  • People aged 65 years or over
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
  • Children aged…

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COVID-19 AstraZeneca Vaccine is now avaliable.

Putney Medical Practice will start administering the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine from the 30th of March. If you are eligible for Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, please call to book an appointment in order to receive it.

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