Most people with hypertension don’t feel any symptoms so checking your blood pressure is the best way to know {1}. Increased risk factors for having high blood pressure include age, high salt intake, genetics and obesity {1}. Our pharmacies are dedicated to supporting your heart health. Speak to our pharmacist and utilise a range of […]
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Before you travel speak to our Pharmacist about where you’re travelling and discuss all your travel health concerns. You should aim to consult your travel health clinic 6 – 12 weeks before leaving Australia. {1} Visit our pharmacies to utilise services such as medication packing, medicine reviews, travel vaccines (in selected states) and receive advise […]
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In Australia, endometriosis affects approximately one in nine women. {1} Our pharmacies aim to provide support, care and resources to women on a range a women’s health and wellbeing topics. Highlighting issues such as such as menopause, bone health, endometriosis, bacterial vaginosis (BV) and urinary tract infection (UTIs) creating a Women’s Health destination. Visit your […]
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Aimed to motivate individuals to receive their annual seasonal influenza vaccination and highlight the significance of getting vaccinated, not only for personal health, but also to contribute to the wellbeing of the broader community. Aligned with the peak demand for flu vaccines and preceding the predicted peak flu circulation period (typically June to September in […]
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Over 5 million Australians, representing 1 in 4 people aged 15 years or over, experience bladder or bowel control problems with an anticipated increase to 6.5 million by 2030.1 Incontinence can range in severity from a small leak to complete loss of bladder or bowel control. Urinary incontinence (poor bladder control) is a common condition […]
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In Australia, medication-related issues account for over 250,000 hospital admissions annually, and half of these could be prevented with improved medication management.1 This shows there is huge scope for Pharmacists to improve the wellbeing of patients by identifying potential issues before they become dangerous and preventing hospital admissions. Pharmacists can do this by delivering quality […]
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Hay fever is the common name for allergic rhinitis which affects around 18% of people in Australia and can affect general health, impair learning, increase time off work and reduce productivity. [1] Common symptoms include runny, itchy, congested nose, irritable, itchy, watery and red eyes, and itchy ears, throat and palate. [1] Allergens like pollen, […]
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Diabetes has significant and often preventable impacts on the health and wellbeing of the Australian population. Treatment of diabetes aims to prevent complications by controlling blood glucose levels and helping insulin to work more effectively. A change in habits, including diet, exercise, regular blood glucose monitoring and taking medication regularly and correctly are all factors […]
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