Pharmacist Judy Plunkett said she wants to ensure people stay calm through the health crisis.

She said it's important people stay away from the pharmacy if they are sick and to ring ahead instead, so staff can ensure they still receive their medication.

"We want our staff to remain well throughout this," she said.

Staff are also happy to deliver the medication, or can drop off the medication in the car park.

Karen Pikett is the owner of the Bonny Hills Pharmacy and the Lake Cathie Medical Centre Pharmacy.

Despite a slight dip in the supply of asthma inhalers and preventive medication, Ms Pikett said they are now again in stock.

Under rules issued by the Australian Government, pharmacists have limited over-the-counter medicines like Ventolin and paracetamol to one unit per person.

Pharmacies are also required to dispense one month's worth of prescription medication, no more.

Ms Pikett said there is plenty of medication for everyone, as long as people don't panic.

To reduce the amount of people who have to physically come into the store, staff are also offering deliveries and have a pick up zone in the carpark.

"We are covering the area all the way from Kew, to Port Macquarie,which includes the Lake Innes area," Ms Pikett said.

The Camden Haven pharmacies are also carrying out strict social distancing measures and urging people to stay away if they are unwell.

Ms Pikett said the Lake Cathie Medical Centre is fully functioning and doctors are holding teleconferences, where an in-person appointment is not deemed necessary.

Ms Plunkett and Ms Pikett said flu vaccines are also now available through the pharmacies.

Australians are being urged to get the flu shot this month so they don't contract the disease and coronavirus at the same time causing a serious double-up of illness.

Read more: Australians told to get flu jab NOW

Meanwhile all residents will be able to access their essential medicines continued by a pharmacist, if their prescription has run out under continued dispensing arrangements announced by the Federal Government on March 31.

Ms Pikett and Ms Plunkett welcomed the announcement and said it will help take pressure off the health sector.

The initiative allows people to access their regular prescription medication, without first seeing their doctor for a renewal.

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia National President Associate Professor Chris Freeman said the initiative enables Australians to continue access their vital medicines as a "one-off" in an emergency, if they cannot get a prescription during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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