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Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy

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Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy

Our pharmacy specialises in travel health and ADHD medication management. We provide personalised health advice, vaccinations and many health services.

We listen, care and inspire you to improve your health and well being.

18/11/2025

🎄 Final Call for Donations! 🎄

A little reminder that this Friday, 21st November, is the last day to drop in your food donations for the Coast Shelter Christmas Hampers.

These hampers go directly to people in our community who are experiencing homelessness or hardship. Your generosity truly makes a difference. ❤️

🛒 How you can help:
Visit your local grocery store or take a look through your pantry and donate any of the listed items (see attached list). Every item helps bring comfort, dignity and a little Christmas joy to someone who needs it most.

📍 Drop off: Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy
📅 Until: This Friday 21st November

Thank you for all the generous donatons we have received over the last few weeks. Let’s finish strong and show what our caring community can do when we come together. 💛

11/11/2025

Remembrance Day | Lest We Forget 🌺

Today, we pause to remember and honour the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve, our country with courage and sacrifice.

At 11am, we join Australians across the nation in a minute of silence to reflect on their service and the freedoms we enjoy today.

10/11/2025

When it takes that long to put up…
You best believe it’s staying up for at least a month! 😄

We’ve officially entered Christmas mode! It’s filled with tinsel, sparkle and all! Come by and enjoy the festive spirit with us. ✨

05/11/2025

🎄✨ It’s that time of year - the season of giving! ✨🎄

Just as we’ve done in previous years, we’re proud to once again support Coast Shelter, a charity that provides meals and vital support for people experiencing homelessness and hardship, especially during a time that isn’t always festive for everyone.

💛 How you can help:
We’re collecting non-perishable food items to create Christmas hampers for Coast Shelter. Every item, big or small, helps bring comfort and joy to someone who needs it most.

📅 Donations accepted: November 1st – November 21st
📍 Drop off at: Carmen Drive Pharmacy

Last Christmas, our incredible community
helped deliver over 300 hampers! Let’s do it again and make a difference together!

🛒 You can find the list of suggested food items in the image..

Together, let’s share the true spirit of Christmas — hope, kindness, and community. 💫

03/11/2025

💐 Being in pharmacy isn’t just about medicines and health, it’s about the people behind them. The people we’ve come to know, the ones we’ve supported through their health journeys, shared stories with, and celebrated alongside through both the challenging times and the joyful ones.

Today, one of our lovely patients came in with these beautiful flowers for us. Her thoughtful gesture reminded us how lucky we are to serve such a caring community. 🌷

Thank you for brightening our day and reminding us why we love what we do.

30/10/2025

✈️ Why Saline Nasal Sprays Are a Travel Essential! 🌍

Airplanes, new climates, and air-conditioning can really dry out your nasal passages, making you more prone to irritation and even infection. A saline nasal spray helps keep your nose clean, moist and protected no matter where your travels take you!

💧 Here’s why travellers love them:
✔️ Gently washes away dust, allergens, and germs picked up during flights or sightseeing
✔️ Keeps nasal passages hydrated, reducing dryness and congestion
✔️ Safe for all ages and can be used as often as needed
✔️ Helps prevent blocked ears and sinus discomfort from cabin pressure

It’s a simple but powerful item to pack, especially if you suffer from hay fever, colds, or sinus issues while travelling.

Before you go, chat with our pharmacists for tips on choosing the right saline spray for you and how to use it effectively.

🧳 Travel healthy, breathe easy, and enjoy every adventure!

To book for a travel health consultation or travel health kits, visit our pharmacy or go to:

https://carmendrivepharmacy.com.au

Sources: Healthdirect Australia, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, Better Health Channel

28/10/2025

Hayfever (allergic rhinitis) and asthma are closely linked with around 80% of people with asthma also have hayfever.

Your nose and lungs are connected. When the nose is inflamed by allergens from hayfever, that inflammation can travel to the airways of the lungs and trigger or worsen asthma.

Having hayfever means you’re more likely to have asthma that’s harder to control: more symptoms, more medication use, more risk of hospital/ED visits.

Here’s how to keep both under control 👇

🫁 1. Use your preventer inhaler every day, even when you feel well. It helps keep your airways calm when hayfever hits.

💧 2. Keep your saline and intranasal corticosteroid nasal spray routine, reducing nasal inflammation also protects your lungs from reacting.

💊 3. Take non-drowsy antihistamines if you’re sneezing or itchy, less irritation means fewer asthma triggers.

🌿 4. Check pollen forecasts and stay indoors or wear a mask on high pollen or windy days.

📋 5. Follow your written asthma action plan and know what steps to take when symptoms start.

👩‍⚕️ 6. Ask our pharmacists to review your inhaler and nasal spray technique for best results.

Managing hayfever helps prevent asthma flare-ups and keeps you in control, not your symptoms.

23/10/2025

🌼 Did you know hay fever can be treated in children as young as 1 year old? 🌼

There are safe and effective options for little ones. Saline nasal sprays are a great first step as they help rinse out pollen and allergens that sit stubbornly in the nasal passages. Think of it as a gentle cleanse for little noses!

But if symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes or a runny nose continue, a non-drowsy antihistamine can help. These come in liquid and chewable forms, making them easier for different ages and preferences.

✨ Why both matter:
• Saline helps remove allergens.
• Antihistamines help relieve symptoms.

Together, they can make a big difference to your child’s comfort this allergy season.

👩‍⚕️ Talk to our pharmacist as they can help you choose the right option for your child’s age, review their symptoms, check for any interactions and share practical tips, like reducing pollen exposure and when to seek further advice from your GP.

Let’s help little ones breathe easier this spring 🌸

20/10/2025

🌸 Did you know that intranasal corticosteroid sprays are the first-line treatment for hay fever?

According to ASCIA and Asthma Australia, these sprays don’t just relieve symptoms, when used regularly, they can actually help prevent hay fever before it begins.

Here’s how they work 👃
They reduce inflammation inside the nose, treating the root cause of allergies rather than just the symptoms. Because they work locally, only a very small amount of medicine is absorbed into the body, meaning fewer side effects compared to oral medications.

And did you know not all corticosteroid sprays are exactly the same? Some have different active ingredients, strengths, or dosing schedules, so choosing the right one for you can make a big difference.

If you’re unsure which spray is best or want to make sure you’re using it correctly, speak with our pharmacists. We’ll help you find the most suitable option and show you the best way to use it because it’s not all in the technique!

16/10/2025

👀 Have you noticed something a little different in our pharmacy lately?

There’s been a little reshuffling, with some sections moved around to make certain items more accessible.

We’ll admit, for the first few days even we kept walking to the old spots out of habit… a bit of a dazed wander until we remembered where everything’s gone! 😅 But don’t worry, we’ve got the hang of it now (or ask for some help)!

A big thank you to Carlos, our amazing Neat Feat representative, who’s always so helpful when it comes to all things footcare 👣 and now has even helped us with our new footcare sign. Thanks Carlos!

Now it’s your turn! Can you tell us which section used to be here before? 👇

13/10/2025

ADHD Awareness Month 💛

Last week, Susan was invited to attend a Roundtable, hosted by The ADHD Lifespan Clinic. This event brought together professionals and advocates from across sectors, all united by one mission: to improve ADHD support across every stage of life.

Led by Catherine Hinwood, who heads a national ADHD initiative in the UK, the discussion highlighted the need for care that goes beyond diagnosis. It’s about early intervention, community support, reducing stigma, and empowering people with ADHD to thrive.

The presence of Dr Kerry Chant was especially encouraging, showing us that our state is ready to move forward and embrace progress in this space.

Some of the key messages from the day:
🧠 ADHD support should begin before diagnosis, not after
👥 Support isn’t just clinical, it starts in schools, communities and workplaces
📊 Data and digital tools will be key in improving access and equity
💬 Stigma remains a huge barrier but we can change this, together
🤝 A generalist, collaborative model of care is the future

Catherine Hinwood’s work is truly inspiring. Her passion and leadership in transforming ADHD care and challenging the system to better support people across the lifespan is admirable.

We left the Roundhouse feeling hopeful. The conversations weren’t just informative, they were powerful. They reminded us why collaboration across healthcare, education and community matters so much.

A big thank you to Dr Geoff Kewley and Amy Cheung from the ADHD Lifespan Clinic for creating this space and to everyone attending who is driving change.

Our pharmacy is looking forward to doing more in providing ADHD care. For an ADHD medication review, speak to our team and our ADHD support pharmacist, Susan, for more information.

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4 Carmen Drive
Carlingford, NSW
2118

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+61298713848

Website

http://carmendrivepharmacy.com.au/

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