FriendlyCare Pharmacy

13/10/2025

Do you know the difference between a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic and an Emergency Department? 🤒

Our minor injury clinics are perfect for those 'not quite dramatic enough for Robby’s trauma bay' moments—such as urgent treatment of conditions not anticipated to be life-threatening.

But if your situation belongs in a full-blown Pit episode—we’re talking collapsing, severe pain, or trouble breathing—then the Emergency Department is the place to be. 🚨

Deciding whether to visit a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic or an ED will depend on how severe your injury or illness is. 🤕

Read some examples to help you decide. 👇

ℹ️ Source: Qld Gov. Metro North Health Queensland Health

12/10/2025

💪 Fuel your day the easy way with The Man & Lady Shake, a simple, great-tasting meal replacement designed to help you lose weight and feel your best.

✅ Packed with protein
✅ Low in sugar
✅ Keeps you full for longer

Grab yours in-store today and take the first step toward a healthier you!

✨ Available now at your local FriendlyCare Pharmacy. Offer valid until 31/10/2025 or while stocks last. 💙

09/10/2025

🌿 Gut Health Made Delicious! 🍓✨

Support your digestion and immunity with Inner Health 3-in-1 Probiotic Gummies! These tasty, chewable gummies are packed with probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics to keep your gut happy and healthy, no fridge needed! 💙

A daily dose of goodness, made easy! 😋💊

🛍️ Available now at your local FriendlyCare Pharmacy. Offer valid until 31/10/2025 or while stocks last. 💙

08/10/2025

Just like lotion keeps your skin smooth, movement keeps your joints healthy—especially if you're living with arthritis. 💪

Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and tenderness in one or more joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. There are more than 100 different conditions of arthritis that affect the joints, ranging from mild discomfort to chronic pain.

Regular, gentle exercise is one of the most effective ways to manage chronic pain. It may not make sense, but staying active can actually reduce arthritis symptoms and keep your joints strong, mobile, and supported. 🙌

Here’s how exercise can help if you're suffering with arthritis:
✅ Reduces joint pain and stiffness.
✅ Strengthens muscles to protect joints.
✅ Boosts balance, flexibility and range of motion.
✅ Helps manage weight—less pressure on knees, hips and ankles.
✅ Improves energy, mood and sleep.

Start slow and stay kind to your body. Activities like walking, water aerobics, or gentle stretching are great places to begin. Even a few minutes a day can make a difference over time. 🚶❤️

Some days will be harder than others. If you can’t exercise because of your pain right now, that’s okay too. Listen to your body, rest when needed, and talk to your doctor or physiotherapist about what type of movement is right for you.

ℹ️ Source: Mayo Clinic. Better Health Vic Queensland Health

07/10/2025

💙 Save 30% on La Roche-Posay! 💙

Great skin starts with the right care! ✨ Enjoy 30% off the entire La Roche-Posay range, dermatologically tested skincare for sensitive skin. From soothing cleansers to SPF protection, find your perfect match today!

🛒 Available now at your local FriendlyCare Pharmacy. Offer valid until 31/10/2025 or while stocks last.

07/10/2025

☀️ Sun’s out and so is our Sun Safety range! 🏖️

Stay protected and hydrated this summer with trusted favourites:

💧 Hydralyte – for fast rehydration
🧴 Cancer Council Sunscreen – SPF protection you can rely on
🌿 Pharmacy Health After Sun – soothe and cool your skin
🩴 Beach towels – perfect for your next day in the sun!

Your one-stop shop for summer essentials. 😎

✨ Available now at your local FriendlyCare Pharmacy (Nundah Pharmacy pictured).
Offer valid until 31/10/2025 or while stocks last. 💙

06/10/2025

Would you know how to help someone struggling to breathe? 😮‍💨

An asthma attack can happen to anyone with asthma at any time. Knowing asthma first aid could help save a life.

If a person is having an asthma attack, they might show these signs:
😓 obvious difficulty breathing
😓 worsening coughing, wheezing or chest tightness
😓 needing to use an asthma reliever (puffer) within 3 hours of last use
😓 can't speak a full sentence in one breath
😓 tugging in of the skin at ribs, neck or throat
😓 tiredness and insomnia due to breathing difficulty.

Normally, asthma symptoms can be relieved with a prescribed puffer. If someone's having a flare-up or attack, it may not work as quickly as it should. 😔

Known asthmatics will usually have their own Asthma Action Plan which has clear instructions on how to manage their asthma. Follow this plan if it's available, otherwise start asthma first aid. 👉

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if the person can’t breathe, their asthma suddenly worsens, or if they don't have a puffer handy. ⚠️

ℹ️ Source: Asthma Australia Queensland Health

05/10/2025

🎉 It's our monthly Hump Day sale this Wednesday 8th October and we've got some great deals for YOU! 🎉

We send a weekly newsletter, letting you know the products we have on-sale that week. Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/47wESrw

Join us this Wednesday for our exclusive Hump Day Sale, where you can save on selected products! 🛒🤩

📍 Location: FriendlyCare Pharmacy - friendlycare.com.au/pharmacy-locations

🕒 Wednesday 8th October (in-store only - not available online)

📢 Don't miss out on these incredible savings – visit us and discover fantastic deals that will brighten up your week! 💊

✨ Limit of four products per deal, per customer

Leave your email address and we will send you our weekly newsletter letting you know what products are on-sale for this weeks Hump Day Sale at our Booval Pharmacy!

02/10/2025

🎉 Check out our first Members-Only Special 🎉

Get Rexona Deodorant for just $4.99 ✨

Not a member yet? Join now to access this amazing deal and enjoy more exclusive offers 👉 friendlycare.com.au/membership

Offer valid until 15/10/2025 or while stocks last 💙

01/10/2025

Do you feel like you don't have time for self-care? 😞

It's easy for self-care to slip away when you're juggling all the demands of being a parent or carer. But you don't need to make big changes to take good care of yourself. ❤

Slowly but gently, you can tweak your routine and make tiny adjustments to help meet your needs and feel like the best version of yourself. ✨

Don't think of this as a ‘to-do’ list. Instead, pick and choose what works best for you and what you can fit into your day.

It's hard to give yourself a break when you're carrying so much, but starting small can lead to big differences. ❤️

ℹ Source: Better Health Channel Queensland Health

30/09/2025

🥳️ Here's our October Catalogue! 🥳️

Enjoy our first members-only special: Rexona Deodorant for just $4.99 each 💙

Not a member yet? Join now to access this deal and other exclusive offers. Sign up in-store or online! 👉 https://bit.ly/3wiaeoG

Visit us today and discover all the fantastic deals in our October catalogue.