Chapman and Wood Chemist Wingham

Chapman and Wood Chemist Wingham We are Chapman & Wood Chemist, a community pharmacy in beautiful Wingham NSW. Serving the local community for over 100 years.

12/11/2025

20% off finishes Saturday 15/11/25

20% off Giftware! - Starts Monday!
07/11/2025

20% off Giftware! - Starts Monday!

22/10/2025

🌞 Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy! 💧
With the extreme heat we’re experiencing, staying well-hydrated is more important than ever. Dehydration can lead to tiredness, headaches, dizziness or worse. According to the guidelines from NSW Health:

“During hot weather it’s important to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty.” 
And from Healthdirect Australia:
“Drink plenty of water — the best way to avoid heat-related illness is to prevent dehydration.” 

âś… Quick hydration tips:
• Carry a water bottle and sip regularly throughout the day.
• If you’re active or working in the heat, consider an electrolyte-rich option like Hydralyte to replace what you lose through sweat.
• Avoid relying on caffeine, sugary drinks or alcohol — they can make dehydration worse.
• Stay cool where you can: loose clothing, shade, and rest help your body manage the heat.

Want help choosing the right Hydralyte product or chatting about hydration? Drop into our pharmacy and our team will be happy to assist.

🩵 Take care of yourself — and each other this hot season. Stay cool, stay hydrated!

20/10/2025

💊 💊 Struggling to Breathe Lately? You’re Not Alone — Here’s How I’m Managing It 💊 💊

With the recent dusty conditions, smoky / fine-particle air-quality risk, and time spent on unsealed or dirt roads, we’re seeing more calls from patients with asthma feeling more symptomatic than usual—even though general air-quality alerts may not have been strong.

Here’s how you can manage and minimise your risk:
• Follow your Asthma Action Plan and medications — If you have a preventer (inhaled corticosteroid) medication, use it every day as prescribed, even when symptoms are mild or absent. Don’t rely solely on a reliever (“blue puffer”). The 2025 update of the Australian Asthma Handbook advises against using short-acting reliever alone for adults & adolescents. 

• Know and avoid your triggers — According to Asthma Australia, triggers can include smoke, dust, change in weather, wind-blown particles, pollen, and viral infections.  If you’re on or near dirt roads and wind is picking up dust, that’s a known irritant for airways.

• Drive slowly and gently on dirt/unsealed roads — Minimising the dust you stir up (both for yourself and those around) helps reduce the airborne particulates that can trigger or worsen asthma. If you’re driving rural or unsealed routes during high-dust or windy conditions, consider reducing speed, keeping windows closed, and using the car’s recirculation/air-conditioning setting to avoid drawing in excessive dust.

• Limit outdoor exposure when it’s dusty or smoky — On days when the air is visibly hazy, smoky or dusty (or forecasts show fine-particle peaks), reduce strenuous outdoor activities and opt for indoor spaces with cleaner air (windows closed, air recirculation if possible).

• Recognise worsening symptoms and act early — If you notice increased cough, wheeze, chest tightness, need for reliever more often than usual, or waking overnight because of breathlessness, these are warning signs. Use your reliever as directed and if things don’t improve, seek medical review.

• Check your inhaler technique — Incorrect device use reduces effectiveness, especially when you’re exposed to extra triggers. Drop in and we can review how you’re using your inhaler.

• Keep up general good respiratory health — This includes avoiding smoking and second-hand smoke (strong triggers), keeping your flu and other vaccinations up to date, staying well-hydrated, and managing any allergies or hay-fever symptoms (which can worsen asthma control) – all as recommended in trigger-management guidance. 

If you’d like to check your inhaler technique, or just have a chat, feel free to drop in.
Let’s keep your breathing as smooth as possible even when the air is tricky.

We had a fantastic brunch with the Chapman & Wood gang to celebrate a big milestone. A big shout out to Coffee on Isabel...
14/10/2025

We had a fantastic brunch with the Chapman & Wood gang to celebrate a big milestone. A big shout out to Coffee on Isabella and Sweet As Cakes. You did a great job making the day memorable.

🌍✨ On 25 September, we’re celebrating World Pharmacists Day 2025 — a day to recognise the trusted, accessible care pharm...
24/09/2025

🌍✨ On 25 September, we’re celebrating World Pharmacists Day 2025 — a day to recognise the trusted, accessible care pharmacy teams provide every day.

From health advice to medicines management, pharmacists support their community in so many ways. đź’™

Join us and say a big thank you to YOUR pharmacy team! 🙌 Mike, Justin, Kerrie, Kathy and Lauren.

20/08/2025

Pop into Wingham and grab a great gift for dad. Chapman and Wood Chemist has a huge range to choose from and have free gift wrapping!

Just arrived! New Chupa Chups body butter and scrub with sweet Ripe Raspberry or Coco Vanilla fragrances. Just $14.95.
01/08/2025

Just arrived! New Chupa Chups body butter and scrub with sweet Ripe Raspberry or Coco Vanilla fragrances. Just $14.95.

No need to rush to Taree for nappies. Chapman and Wood Chemist has the essentials.
25/07/2025

No need to rush to Taree for nappies. Chapman and Wood Chemist has the essentials.

11/07/2025

Our very own Lauren Murray has now started her internship to be a fully qualified pharmacist!👩‍🔬🥼💊

This evening is the Wingham market day. We have procured additional household items, including toilet paper, cleaning su...
26/06/2025

This evening is the Wingham market day. We have procured additional household items, including toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and confectionery.

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103 Isabella Street
Wingham, NSW
2429

Opening Hours

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

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