CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION (Covid-19)

Covid Alert Level 2
MMC is open for business but if you are sick please stay home and phone an MMC Nurse for advice.

If you have an emergency please dial 111.

Covid Testing:
Testing is available to any person.
To get tested you must phone and book a time, wear a mask to the appointment and wait in your car until the booked time.
Priority will be given to those over 65 or suffering a long term condition, Maori or Pacifica. (MOH directive)
And If you do not have symptoms you will not get tested.
These tests are free however Pathlab do offer testing for a fee for those travelling overseas or employers demanding testing.

Accessing MMC Services:
Our aim is to move patients through MMC as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of exposure to any infection while you are here.
So we ask you to help us by:
Appointments:
Please do not come into MMC any earlier than 5 mins before your appointment time, you will be asked to prepay so you can leave straight away.
Also avoid stopping to socialise with others while here.
Contact tracing:
If you are booked on our system we will have your details recorded. But if you are collecting a script or accompanying a family member then you will be asked for your details.
Please do not come in with friends or family if you are not required to assist them.
Phones:
Our phones are overloaded each morning preventing emergencies from getting through so we ask you to;
1) email your prescription request to: [email protected]
2) wait until the afternoon for general queries
3) alternatively email your query to [email protected]

Stay safe, stay well, stay home!

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Prescriptions: To order a repeat: Please email [email protected] with your name, DOB and medications required. $15 fee applies.

Collection and payment: After 3 working days collect your repeat script from the Medical Centre with payment by Eftpos or credit card.

Faxed/Emailed prescriptions upon request: Online payment is required first

Out of town script requests and home delivery;

Non-Matamata Pharmacies: $25.00 to cover script fee, postage and handling, CSC holders: $20.00.

Online Pharmacies: $15.00 normal script fee, script may be delivered free, conditions apply.

Please advise on your email request which service you wish to use.

Online Payments

Matamata Medical Centre
Westpac: 03 1555 0146307 00
BUT please use your surname and date of birth as reference so we can track the payment.

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