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14/11/2025

🩵 World Diabetes Day 🩵

This year, the theme is “Diabetes & Well-being”, with a special focus on ‘Diabetes and the workplace’, recognising that 7 in 10 people living with diabetes are of working age.

Here’s why it matters:

• People with diabetes often face stigma, exclusion, and challenges managing their condition at work.

• Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious complications: heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, blindness, or amputations.

• Well-being isn’t just about physical health; it also includes mental health, social inclusion, and the right support to live well.

What you can do:
✔️ Know your risk, regular screening and monitoring matter
✔️ Support colleagues or whānau living with diabetes, small acts of understanding make a difference
✔️ Ask our pharmacy team about lifestyle tips, medications, and support services

Let’s raise awareness and ensure everyone with diabetes has the chance to thrive.

12/11/2025

🫁 World Pneumonia Day

Today, we spotlight pneumonia, a serious and often under-recognised illness that affects people of all ages around the world.

Why this matters:

🫁 Pneumonia is preventable and treatable, yet remains a leading cause of death, particularly in children under 5 and older adults.

🫁 Risk factors include weakened immunity, lung disease, smoking, air pollution, and lack of access to vaccines and treatment.

🫁 Early detection, good respiratory hygiene, vaccinations, and prompt treatment can make a life-saving difference.

How you can help:

✔️ Get up to date with your pneumococcal & flu vaccinations
✔️ Practice good respiratory hygiene — cover coughs and sneezes, wash hands often
✔️ Avoid smoking and limit exposure to air pollution
✔️ Seek help if you or someone you know has a persistent cough, fever, chest pain, or shortness of breath

📍 Visit us for advice on vaccination, respiratory support, and how to protect your lungs this season.

09/11/2025

😌 When life feels overwhelming, Calm Mind & Body helps you restore balance with a powerful blend of natural stress-supporting ingredients.

Key Ingredients:
🌿 Shoden® Ashwagandha – a potent, clinically tested form shown to support the body’s healthy stress response
🌿 L-theanine – helps calm the mind without drowsiness
🌿 Passionflower – traditionally used to soothe the nerves and ease tension

Together, they help your body unwind, your mind settle, and your energy rebalance, so you can unlock your best tomorrow.

*Always read the label and use as directed. If symptoms persist, talk to your healthcare professional.

06/11/2025

🌼 If sneezing, congestion, or a runny nose are keeping you down, Flixonase Allergy & Hayfever Nasal Spray can help you take back control. 🌼

💧 Targeted relief for nasal allergy symptoms including hay fever and allergic rhinitis.
💧 Once-daily use helps prevent and treat symptoms — not just cover them up.
💧 You may start to feel relief after the first day, with full effect after a few days of regular use.

Perfect for spring and allergy season, so you can enjoy the outdoors without the sniffles!

Ask our friendly team if Flixonase is right for you.

*Always read the label and follow directions for use. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.

04/11/2025

💊 Need to renew your oral contraceptive? Skip the GP visit! We can help right here at your local pharmacy!

If you’ve received an oral contraceptive prescription from your GP in the past three years, our trained pharmacists can assess your suitability and renew your prescription on the spot.

✔️ Fast and convenient
✔️ Private consultation rooms available
✔️ No appointment needed
✔️ Same-day supply (if eligible)

Please note: only selected oral contraceptive medicines can be supplied by a pharmacist without a GP prescription, and other criteria may apply.

📍 Visit us in-store or message us to learn more — your health, your way.

03/11/2025

🦟 Ready for adventure? Don’t let bugs hold you back.

Meet Bushman Roll-On 20% DEET, your compact, effective protection against mosquitoes, sandflies, ticks, and more. Perfect for beach trips, hikes, backyard barbecues, and holidays.

✅ Up to 7 hours of protection in high-bug areas.
✅ Water, sweat & rub resistant — stays on when you’re on the move.
✅ Roll-on gel format — fast, clean, no spray mist.
✅ Pleasant and neutral scent — no heavy chemical smell.

Easy to pack in your bag, ideal for travel or everyday outings.

Ask in-store for Bushman Roll-On; our team can help you choose the right repellent for your outing.

*Always read the label and follow directions for use. Apply only to exposed skin and avoid eyes, mouth, and sensitive areas.

30/10/2025

👀 Say goodbye to itchy, watery, and red eyes caused by hayfever or allergic conjunctivitis.

Livostin Eye Drops contain an antihistamine that works within minutes to calm irritation and restore comfort. 🌼

💧 Quick relief from allergy symptoms
💧 Suitable for adults and children 6+ years
💧 Convenient 4mL size — easy to keep on hand during allergy season

Available now at your local pharmacy. Ask our friendly team if Livostin Eye Drops are right for you.

⚠️ Always read the label and follow directions for use. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Do not wear soft contact lenses while using. Discard 4 weeks after opening.

28/10/2025

🧠 World Stroke Day 2025

Join us this World Stroke Day to raise awareness about stroke symptoms and the importance of acting quickly. With 1 in 4 people at risk of stroke in their lifetime, it’s vital that we all know how to spot the signs.

⏱️ Remember: Time lost is brain lost. Seeking emergency care as soon as symptoms appear saves lives and can make a huge difference in recovery.

Know the FAST signs:
✔️ Face drooping
✔️ Arm weakness
✔️ Speech difficulty
✔️ Time to call 111

The faster a stroke is recognised and treated, the better the chances of survival and recovery.

💬 Share this with your friends and whānau. Knowing the signs could save a life.

26/10/2025

⚡ Are you feeling tired, foggy, or low on energy? This could be your body signalling it needs more support.

Good Health B Activated B12 offers:
✅ The active methylated form of B12 (methylcobalamin), ready for your body to use immediately
✅ Support for energy production, nervous system health, and red blood cell formation
✅ A delicious berry-vanilla flavoured orally dissolving tablet that dissolves under your tongue—no water needed!
✅ A vegan-friendly supplement with no gluten, dairy, soy, artificial colours or preservatives

🥕 Especially helpful for vegans, vegetarians, or those with absorption challenges in their digestive system.

📍 Come into your local pharmacy and talk to our team about whether Good Health B Activated B12 is right for you.

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.

23/10/2025

👶 Soothe your little one’s reflux with Gaviscon Infant Sachets

Is your baby keeping you up with frequent spit-ups or reflux discomfort? Gaviscon Infant sachets are designed to mix into a liquid suspension that helps stabilise stomach contents—and prevent milk from coming back up.

🌿 Here’s why parents choose it:

Reduces regurgitation & reflux by thickening feedings
Sugar-free and suited to little tummies
Comes in easy-to-dose sachets for infants & young children

📋 Usage guidance (just a guideline, always check the label or ask your pharmacist):

For breastfed infants, mix one sachet with a small amount of cooled, boiled water, then top up.

For bottle-fed infants, the sachet may be mixed into the feed (usually 115 mL) to ensure consistent thickness.

Use after each feed, up to six sachets in 24 hours.

🛑 Important cautions:

Not recommended for infants under 1 year unless supervised by a doctor
Do not use with other thickening agents
Contains sodium and mannitol; check with your child’s healthcare provider if they’re on a low-sodium diet or have digestive sensitivities.

📍 Pop into your local pharmacy and ask us about Gaviscon Infant. We’re happy to help you use it safely and effectively for your little one’s comfort.

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your healthcare professional.

21/10/2025

🌿☀️ Soothe the Itch, Cool the Burn ☀️🌿

Time outdoors are the best, until your skin starts itching, stinging, or feeling irritated.

That’s where Itchfix Soothing Gel comes in!

Formulated with Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel & Chamomile, Itchfix helps to:
💚 Cool and calm minor skin irritations
💚 Reduce redness and itching
💚 Support the skin’s natural healing process
💚 Rehydrate dry, itchy skin with a protective moisture barrier

✨ No alcohol. No fragrance. Just gentle, effective care for the whole family.

Pop it in your bag for camping trips, beach days, or backyard BBQs, because you never know when itchy skin will strike.

📍 Available now at your local pharmacy. Apply freely as often as required.

For external use only. Always read the label and follow directions. Discontinue use if rash or irritation develops.

19/10/2025

🌍 World Osteoporosis Day 2025

Bone health is lifelong health, and on World Osteoporosis Day, we spotlight the importance of strong bones and fracture prevention. Learn how to protect yourself and those you care about by joining the global movement.

Get Involved:
🦴 Spread awareness — share facts, bust myths, and encourage bone-friendly habits
🦴 Get screened — ask about bone density checks, risk assessments, or pharmacist advice
🦴 Build strength — nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices matter
Visit worldosteoporosisday.org to discover campaigns, tools, and ideas you can use in your community.

💪 Let’s stand together, bone by bone, to support stronger futures for all.

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We are situated in the Cannons Creek Shopping Centre. We are passionate about providing a patient focused service to our multicultural community. Please contact us for any questions.

Cannons Creek has a number of multi-disciplinary health professional services located around Cannons Creek Pharmacy including three medical centres Porirua Community Health, Oratoa Health and Pacific Health within walking distance.