COVID-19 and Vaccination
Community pharmacists around Australia who have been appropriately trained are now able to provide vaccinations to protect you against COVID-19.The inclusion of community pharmacy in t...
Advice
Did you know your community pharmacy does more than just dispense medication? Pharmacies are Australia’s most accessible health destination, and their staff are ready and willing to give you and your loved ones health advice whenever you need it. Pharmacies are expanding the range of health services they provide to their patients and are now evolving into community health hubs. Have a read through a range of advice from community pharmacists, and see how they can improve your family’s health!
PBS Pricing
How PBS medicines are priced and how much they cost can be confusing. Below is information and resources for use by community pharmacies and consumers to understand more the pricing and costs of a PBS prescription....
10 Strategies to Strengthen your Immune System During Cold and Flu Season
The immune system is your body’s surveillance system, working 24/7 to identify and eliminate the viruses and bacteria that will make you sick. Your immune system is one o...
Arthritis
Arthritis is a major cause of disability and chronic pain in Australia, and it is estimated about 4 million Australians are affected by it. Apart from the pain and suffering, arthritis...
Breast Cancer
Every day in Australia, about 43 women are diagnosed as suffering from breast cancer with the annual number of women affected being about 15,600. Breast cancer can also affect men with...
Bringing Home Your New Baby – The First 3 Months
Bringing home your new baby is a wonderful experience, however, this little person is still completely new to you and it will take a while for you to know what is and isn&rsquo...
Caring For Someone With Diabetes
Diabetes not only affects the people diagnosed with diabetes, it also impacts their family members as well. Many people with diabetes require additional support to manage their diabete...
Caring For Your Children
Do you know all the places you can turn to for help when caring for your children?Caring for a baby or young child is never straightforward, especially when it comes to their health.Yo...
Caring For Your Parents
Do you know all the places you can turn to for help when caring for your parents?Sometimes it can be a challenge to make sure your parents are getting the best care. Older parents may ...
Children’s Eye Health
It is never too early to begin checking children’s eyes, especially if there is a family history of eye disease which puts them at greater risk of developing a similar problem.An...
Coeliac Disease
The rising awareness of the incidence of coeliac disease in the community has resulted from the growing number of people being diagnosed with the disease.Despite this, it remains one o...
Cold Sores
The summer months are the peak period for dry and burnt lips, conditions which in turn provide the ideal conditions for cold sores to break out.The HSV-1, or herpes simplex, is the vir...