Maintaining healthy blood pressure is important because high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a risk factor for serious conditions like heart attack, kidney failure and stroke. Hypertension often has no symptoms, but it puts extra strain on your arteries and heart, leading to potential health problems over time.
The good news is that there are many ways to lower your blood pressure and reduce strain on your arteries and heart, many of which involve lifestyle changes that your pharmacist can help you with.
Get informed, get tested – your community pharmacy offers easy, private HIV testing access and guidance.
Keep your blood clotting levels in check with convenient INR testing services at your community pharmacy.
Maintaining a healthy cholesterol level is crucial for good health, and your community pharmacy can help.
Your pharmacist is here to help with skin health checks, guidance and advice for early skin cancer detection.
Your local community pharmacy is your go-to destination for everyday health needs. From coughs and colds to travel health and mobility care, your community pharmacists can do more for you with expert advice and effective treatments to help you stay healthy and active. Explore our range of services to keep your family well every day.
Your community pharmacist can do more for you with a wide range of vaccines available, from flu and COVID-19 to essential travel immunizations. Visit your local pharmacy to stay healthy, protected, and up-to-date with your vaccinations.
Your community pharmacist is here to help you care for your skin, from managing common conditions like school sores, eczema, and acne to offering guidance on wound care, shingles, and sun protection. Visit your local community pharmacy for expert advice and effective solutions to keep your skin healthy every day.
Community pharmacists are enhancing women’s health by providing comprehensive support at every stage – from conception and contraception to bone health and beyond.
Your community pharmacist is here to help with harm reduction and dependency, offering support and resources including needle and syringe services, opioid dependency treatment, quit smoking services, and naloxone.
Get expert support with your medications through comprehensive reviews and management services provided by your community pharmacist. From home medicine reviews and MedsCheck consultations to dose administration aids and staged supply, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Get the support you need from your community pharmacist to manage chronic conditions. With expert advice, personalised medication management and tailored health services, community pharmacies empower you to take control of ongoing health challenges and improve your quality of life.
Take control of your health with convenient testing and screening services at your community pharmacy. From regular monitoring to early detection, these essential services help identify potential health risks and support proactive care. Your pharmacist is here to guide you in staying informed and making health-conscious decisions for a healthier future.
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