Tracey has a varied background in pharmacy. She has worked in community pharmacy both in NZ and the UK, in regulatory affairs for a drug company, and as a pharmacy auditor for the Ministry of Health. While working for the Pharmacy Guild she represented community pharmacy to DHBs, PHARMAC and government Ministries. She is now enjoying combining her role as mum to a busy toddler with locum work back in community pharmacy.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) includes respiratory diseases such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, certain types of bronchiectasis and chronic asthma. It is a condition that… Read more »
World Osteoporosis Day is on Tuesday 20 October this year. The aims of this day are to raise awareness of how to prevent, diagnose and… Read more »
Warts and verrucas appear as small lumps on the skin and range in size from 1mm up to around 1cm. They can appear on their… Read more »
Chiblains (also known as pernio or perniosis) are itchy, sore, red or purple bumps that occur on the skin as a reaction to cold. Painful… Read more »
Bacterial conjunctivitis occurs when bacteria infect the transparent protective membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of your eye (conjunctiva). Small blood… Read more »
Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease that affects about one in ten women. It happens when tissue similar to that found in the uterus lining (endometrium)… Read more »
COVID-19 has changed everything about our lives in a very short amount of time. The way we work, socialise, shop, exercise, travel, access healthcare, and… Read more »
All pharmacies in New Zealand are open during the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown. They are considered by the government to be an essential service and… Read more »
New Zealand was the 48th country to have a confirmed case of COVID-19. As of 7 April 2020 there are currently 1,160 confirmed and probable… Read more »
The medical definition of anxiety is “a feeling of apprehension and fear, characterised by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and feelings of stress”. Anxiety… Read more »