World Hepatitis day
Pharmacy Tips
Worldwide, 300 million people who are living with viral hepatitis are unaware they have it. On World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, there is an international… 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.
The bugs that happily live in our intestines
Pharmacy Tips
New science around probiotics proves that the bacteria (or bugs) that live in your intestine have a huge impact on the function of your body… Read more »
Urinary tract infections
Pharmacy Tips
A urinary tract infection is sometimes called a UTI. This is an infection of any part of the urinary tract like the bladder, the kidneys… Read more »
Colds and flu – What’s the Difference
Pharmacy Tips, Winter Clinic
Cold A cold is a viral infection that affects your nose, sinuses, throat and upper chest. It usually goes away by itself in 7 to… Read more »
Concussion
Pharmacy Tips
With winter sport season upon us it is timely to consider concussion. Also be careful of wet, icy or slippery ground as a heavy fall… Read more »
World Asthma Day
Pharmacy Tips
At the beginning of May is World Asthma Day so it’s a good time to talk about asthma, especially as we come into winter. More… Read more »