About UFS

Who Are We?

Your Not-for-Profit, Community Pharmacy!

UFS is an abbreviation for United Friendly Societies.

UFS Dispensaries is a not-for-profit, community based organisation running fourteen pharmacies, two pharmacy depots, three Medical Centres, a gift shop, a well-being centre and a pilates and yoga studio throughout Western Victoria, Australia.

UFS is run by an elected Board of Directors and owned by its members.  While the business must be economically sound, profit is not the major objective.

UFS exists to provide benefits to its members.

The income UFS generates is directed back to members in the form of attractive discounts, modern facilities and member services. The most appealing benefit is the up to 20% discount offered to members all year round (on all retail prices except restricted PBS prescriptions and boutique cosmetics).  UFS members are invited to join the Baby Club (at our Bridge Mall pharmacy) and take advantage of discounted services such as passport photos and weight management programs, Ultra Lite and Kate Morgan.

All members also have the opportunity to participate in company affairs by attending the Annual General Meeting, which is held in November each year.

UFS Annual Report 2009

UFS Annual Report 2008

As a Quality Care Accredited organisation, UFS is committed to better understanding our customers needs and providing service that ultimately exceeds expectations.

Other Victorian Friendly Societies

Community Care Chemist (Geelong)
Community Pharmacy (Melbourne Area)
Bendigo UFS Dispensaries (Bendigo Area)
Victorian Friendly Society Pharmacy Association