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The Your Community Pharmacy health blog: pharmacist health advice for Newport on vaccinations, health checks, medicines and seasonal illness.
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Our health blog is written for people in Newport and across the Northern Beaches who want clear answers before they visit the pharmacy. Each article links to official Australian sources and to the health services we provide in store, so you can check the facts and know what to ask for when you come in. Articles share general health information, so for advice about your own situation, call us on (02) 9999 1186 or speak with your GP.
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Thrush Treatment at a Pharmacy: What’s Available Over the Counter
Itching, burning and a thick white discharge send many women to the pharmacy, and for a familiar case of vaginal thrush that…
Read articleCold Sore Treatment at a Pharmacy: What Works and When to See a GP
That familiar tingle on the lip usually means a cold sore is on its way, and the first few days are when…
Read articleDo I Need a Prescription for the Flu Shot?
Many people assume a vaccine needs a doctor’s script, so they hold off until they can book a GP. Unsure if you…
Read articleHow to Get a Medical Certificate Without Seeing a Doctor
Waking up too sick for work usually brings a second problem: your employer wants evidence, and the earliest GP appointment may be…
Read articleHow Much Does a Blood Pressure Check Cost?
Wondering how much a blood pressure check costs before you go looking for one? At Your Community Pharmacy in Newport the answer…
Read articleWhat Is a Webster Pak? How It Compares With a Dosette Box
A pharmacist or GP may have suggested sorting your tablets into a pack, which raises two questions: what exactly is a Webster…
Read articleBlood Glucose Test Results: What Your Reading Means
How to read blood glucose test results: the ranges health bodies use, what moves a reading, why a finger prick cannot diagnose…
Read articleCan a Pharmacist Look at a Rash? What They Can Help With
Can a pharmacist look at a rash? Often, yes. What a pharmacist can help with, what to mention, simple skin care and…
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