Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a long-term health condition that may need ongoing monitoring and treatment directed by an authorised prescriber. The medicines in this category are tablets used for blood-pressure management, but they belong to different medicine groups and are not automatically interchangeable.
Which medicine types are used for blood pressure management?
Australian prescribing commonly includes angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), calcium channel blockers, diuretics and, in particular circumstances, beta blockers. An ARB may be used alone or in a fixed-dose combination with a diuretic; calcium channel blockers offer another established approach, while beta blockers can be relevant where a prescriber considers their broader clinical role appropriate. The suitable option depends on a person's diagnosis, other medicines and treatment goals, so a prescriber should guide any change in medicine or strength.
How do the blood pressure medicines we list differ?
We offer a concise range of oral tablet options across several established medicine families. The comparison below is intended to help you identify the listed active ingredient, tablet form, available strengths and starting price; it is not a recommendation that one product should replace another.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Price from | Lowest price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Hydrochlorothiazide | Tablet | 12.5 mg, 25 mg | A$100.32 | A$1.11 per tablet |
| Hyzaar | Losartan-hydrochlorothiazide | Film-coated tablet | 12.5 mg+12.5 mg, 25 mg+12.5 mg, 50 mg+12.5 mg | A$30.40 | A$0.79 per tablet |
| Inderal | Propranolol | Tablets | 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg | A$101.84 | A$0.65 per tablet |
| Micardis | Telmisartan | Tablet | 20 mg, 40 mg | A$112.48 | A$2.13 per tablet |
| Norvasc | Amlodipine | Tablet | 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg | A$110.96 | A$0.68 per tablet |
What should I consider before selecting a strength or pack?
Choose only the product, strength and quantity written on your prescription. We list packs ranging from 30 to 360 tablets depending on the product and strength. A larger pack can have a lower per-tablet price, but it is sensible to consider prescription duration, ongoing clinical review and whether your prescriber expects the treatment to remain unchanged. Compare prices within the same product and strength rather than treating different active ingredients as equivalent.
Do these medicines require a prescription in Australia?
Yes. Hydrochlorothiazide, Hyzaar, Inderal, Micardis and Norvasc are listed here as prescription medicines; the relevant active ingredients are Schedule 4 Prescription Only Medicines in Australia. ARTG registration is specific to an exact product presentation and strength, so customers should confirm the exact prescribed product and strength with their prescriber or pharmacist where needed.
How can we dispatch blood pressure medicines to Australia?
With cart checkout available, we can dispatch the listed products by Standard delivery, estimated at 14-21 days without tracking, or tracked Express delivery, estimated at 4-7 days. Express shipping costs A$45.58 and Standard shipping costs A$22.78. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin and USDT.
Are there storage considerations during delivery?
These tablet medicines should be protected from light and moisture, with product-specific storage directions varying between products. Hydrochlorothiazide specifies storage at 20°C to 25°C with protection from light and moisture. Hyzaar and Micardis specify storage at 25°C with permitted excursions from 15°C to 30°C, while Inderal and Norvasc specify 20°C to 25°C with brief excursions from 15°C to 30°C. Micardis tablets should remain in their blister pack until immediately before use. We prepare every shipment carefully to protect the contents during delivery. Bring the parcel inside promptly and store each medicine as directed on its label.