Glaucoma
Pharmacy Tips
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in New Zealand. It is a range of conditions that affect the optic nerve and cause blindness when… Read more »
Linda Caddick
Linda Caddick is an experienced community pharmacist. She has worked in community pharmacies in North and South Islands, in small towns and large cities. Linda has also represented community pharmacy at a national level to DHBs, PHARMAC and Ministry of Health. Linda’s passion is for helping people take responsibility for making the most of their health. He aha te mea nui o te ao What is the most important thing in the world? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.
TIA or Mini-stroke
Pharmacy Tips
You may know someone who has had a TIA (sometimes called a mini stroke). By reading this blog you can be prepared in case it… Read more »
Foot odour
Pharmacy Tips
Do you have problems with smelly feet in summer? So do lots of people. Sweat glands are over most of your body but mainly the… Read more »
Safe and effective medicines for all
Pharmacy Tips
“Safe and effective medicines for all” is the theme of this year’s World Pharmacists Day, which falls on 25 September 2019. The president of the… Read more »
Alzheimer’s
Pharmacy Tips
September is World Alzheimer’s month and Saturday 21st September is Alzheimer’s awareness day. This awareness day is aimed at reducing the stigma of living with… Read more »
Osteoarthritis
Pharmacy Tips
There are lots of different types of arthritis including arthritis associated with psoriasis and gout. I wrote about rheumatoid arthritis in July. This blog post… Read more »
Allergic conjunctivitis / Allergy eyes
Pharmacy Tips
The term ‘-itis’ in a medical word means ‘inflammation’. Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the covering of your eye and inside your eye lids. This can… Read more »
Dry eye
Pharmacy Tips
Lots of people suffer with dry eyes at some stage in their lives and it is very common in winter. ‘Dry eye’ can be from… Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pharmacy Tips
What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of joint inflammation that causes long term pain and may lead to joint deformity. Have… Read more »
Here Comes Sore Throat Season
Pharmacy Tips, Winter Clinic
Sore throatMost sore throats will not be helped by antibiotics whether they are an infection or not. Most sore throats are caused by a virus…. Read more »