Over the years, pharmacists have traded in the lab coats, typewriters and capsule making for dispensing software, clinical services and a greater focus on advice. But one thing has stayed the same, community pharmacists are trusted to listen, answer questions and be there when you need support.
Your community pharmacy is an important part of your healthcare team. Every day, community pharmacists offer expert advice, help manage long-term conditions, support minor health concerns, provide vaccinations and are available when it’s difficult to see a doctor straight away.
One of the most recent changes is that pharmacists can now offer private consultations and treatments for conditions that you would previously have needed to see your doctor for. This includes treatments for:
- Bacterial skin infections
- Insomnia, from 18 years
- Shingles
- Rosacea, acne and photoaging
- Urinary tract infections
- Erectile dysfunction
- Migraines
- Conjunctivitis for all ages
- Cold sores and recurring herpes
- Emergency contraception
and supply medical certificates.
In addition, Health New Zealand has introduced a range of funded medicines that pharmacists can provide to eligible patients. This includes treatments for:
- Scabies
- Dehydration in children
- Head lice
- Pain relief for children
- Conjunctivitis
- Urinary tract infections
- Emergency contraception.
Your community Pharmacist is an expert in managing medicines and can help you get the most from them. If remembering to take your medicines is becoming difficult, your pharmacist can work with you to find simple tools and systems to make managing your medicines easier.
Thank you for trusting us with your pharmacy needs. By choosing your local community pharmacy, you are helping to keep essential healthcare services available close to home for yourself, your family and your community. We will continue to work alongside you, supporting you to be your healthiest, best self.