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Today is World Pharmacists Day!

Pharmacy news

25-09-2020

We celebrate the many ways that pharmacists contribute to a world where everyone benefits from access to safe, effective, quality medicines and health technologies.

Everyday, our pharmacists help people in our communities by:

providing advice on healthy living and medicines

working with doctors and other healthcare professionals to optimise your medicines

vaccinating to prevent against disease

helping people improve their quality of life

We are proud to be a part of our Berwick and wider community, and we’d like to say a big THANK YOU to the pharmacists who work within our team – Gowen, Darren, Alber, Diane, Mitch and Anish. They may look a little different this year with their face masks, but they’re here for you.

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We are now happy to accept electronic prescriptions!

Pharmacy news

26-08-2020

So in a nutshell, what are electronic prescriptions?

E-prescriptions allow doctors to order a medicine via a non-paper prescription. Paper prescriptions can continue to be written and dispensed.

E-prescriptions can help reduce infection with paper prescriptions, and reduce transcription errors. They also prevent the problem of a lost prescription.

The doctor sends it as an SMS or email straight to your mobile phone or computer.

You can present the “token” on your phone to the pharmacy. It will be scanned, and dispensed straight from there.

For repeats, you will receive a new token, which is scanned the next time you need the medicine.

For more information, speak to our pharmacists, or information is available via the Australian Digital Health Agency website.

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Mr Bright Teeth Whitening

Pharmacy news

21-08-2020

If you can’t WAIT to be able to see friends and family in real life again, and would love to flash them huge, beaming smiles, we’ve got a new brand for you.

Mr. Bright have teeth whitening products that are hydrogen peroxide-free so there’s no sensitivity or discomfort.

There are teeth whitening kits which contain a mouth guard, teeth whitening gel and LED light, plus they have teeth whitening toothpastes.

Speak to our team for more information about this new brand, or read more at our online store,

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Mr Bright Smile

We have face masks in stock

Pharmacy news

05-08-2020

Made of blended 95% cotton plus 5% spandex inner layer and 170gsm 100% polyester outer layer

2 layers, both lightweight

Elastic ear straps

Washable and reusable

Fabric has some stretch, so fit securely over the nose and mouth

Non-medical

Available now, $15 each.

No refunds or exchanges available.

These masks are not approved by any organisations.

We are not profiting from people’s fear during this pandemic. We are just supplying due to shortage and demand.

Wearing a mask does not make you immune to viruses. It does not replace hand hygiene and social distancing.

Please refer to information from the Victorian government for up-to-date information.

How to put your face mask on:

1. Wash or sanitise your hands.

2. Take your clean, unused mask by the ear loops or strings.

3. Put them over your ears or tie them behind your head.

4. Make sure your mask is completely covering your nose, mouth and chin.

Learn more:

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Face masks from Ruth

Pharmacy news

29-07-2020

Ruth, one of our retired pharmacists, has been sewing up a storm to make these face masks. Thanks to our pharmacist Darren for being our model!

FEATURES:

$15 each

Adult and limited children’s sizes available

3 layers of cotton fabric with elastic ear loops

Contoured to the face, to sit above the nose and below the chin

Reusable and washable

Strictly while stocks last, on a first-come, first-served basis, we are unable to reserve stock

No refunds or exchanges available

NOTES:

These masks are not approved by any organisations.

We are not profiting from people’s fear during this pandemic. We are just supplying due to shortage and demand.

Wearing a mask does not make you immune to viruses. It does not replace hand hygiene and social distancing.

Please refer to information from the Victorian government for up-to-date information.

How to wear a mask correctly

Pharmacy news

23-07-2020

It is important that when you wear a face covering you do so correctly to protect yourself and others.

To wear a face covering correctly:

> The mask should fit snug on your face.

> Be secured by ties at the back of your head or ear loops.

> Ensure that your mask does not have holes or a valve, or tears or broken loops. This can result in breathing out the virus if you have coronavirus (COVID-19).

> Wash your hands or use 60% hand sanitiser before putting the face mask on and off.

Face coverings can can be single-use (surgical) or reusable/washable cotton masks.

Whilst wearing a face covering adds an additional protective physical barrier to protect you and your loved ones, Victorians still need to keep 1.5 metres from others, wash your hands often, and cough or sneeze into your elbow or tissue.

More information on how to wear a mask correctly here