Warts and Verrucas
Pharmacy Tips
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 »
Tracey Sullivan
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.
Chilblains
Pharmacy Tips
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
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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
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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 »
Pharmacist tips for staying healthy in the time of COVID-19
Pharmacy Tips
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 »
How pharmacists are providing support to their patients
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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 »
COVID-19 UPDATE
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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 »
Anxiety
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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 »
Coronavirus
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Please follow the latest updates on the Ministry of Health website. COVID-19 UPDATE New Zealand is the 48th country to have a confirmed case of… Read more »
Hair Loss
Pharmacy Tips
It is normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day. Even though it may look a lot on your brush, when you consider… Read more »