Meander Valley Pharmacy

23/11/2025

📞 A new lung cancer screening program is available—and you can call its free helpline for advice and support from a Registered Nurse.

🫁 The National Lung Cancer Screening Program is for those at high risk of lung cancer.

🟢 To be eligible, you must be aged 50 to 70, have a smoking history, and have no symptoms of lung cancer.

🩻 The screening involves having a free, low-dose chest CT scan every two years.

🩺 GPs can provide a referral to the screening program.

☎️ The Lung Cancer Screening Helpline is a free service to provide information about the program for people seeking support, and healthcare professionals.

📲🧑🏼‍⚕️ Trained nurses are available to:
– Answer questions about eligibility for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, the process, and results
– Talk through any concerns about the program
– Connect with additional support services if needed.

🤳Call the helpline on 1800 654 301 (and choose Option 2)

🕗 The helpline operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm, except on public holidays. Outside these hours, you can leave a message for a call-back.

⚠️ Lung cancer can cause very few, if any, symptoms in the early stages. But here are some signs to look out for:
- A persistent cough
-‍ Chest and/or shoulder pain or discomfort
- Breathlessness (when not doing anything active)
- A hoarse voice (scratchy, weak or husky)
- Frequent chest infections

Having some of these symptoms does not mean that you necessarily have lung cancer.

🩺 If you notice any of these symptoms for more than a couple of weeks, or if you have coughed up blood, please discuss it with your doctor.

🔗 For more information on lung cancer and the screening program, please visit:
www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/cancer-screening/lung-screening

21/11/2025

Deloraine Show is on tomorrow 🌞🌞 Lots to see and do.

So many things to see & do! Don't miss a fantastic family day at the Community Bank Deloraine & Districts Deloraine Show tomorrow. Gates open at 9am. Parking at the showgrounds or Kinetic.

17/11/2025

This week is Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (17-23 November), ask your family and friends “Are you up to date with your screening?”. Early detection helps prevent cervical cancer.

The cervical screening test looks for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV causes almost all cervical cancers.

❗ If you are a woman or person with a cervix aged 25-74 and have ever been sexually active, you should do a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years.

🏥 Did you know there are 2 options for having a Cervical Screening Test? You can have a doctor or nurse collect your sample or collect your own sample at a doctor’s surgery.

👩‍⚕️ If you are due, book your Cervical Screening Test today with your healthcare provider!

Visit 🖥️ https://www.health.tas.gov.au/cervical-screening or email 📧 canscreenpeu@ths.tas.gov.au for more info.

14/11/2025

🚨 Public Health Services is advising Tasmanians who have recently travelled interstate, particularly to New South Wales, Queensland or Western Australia, to be alert to signs and symptoms of measles if they have visited the following locations.

📍NSW: Exposure locations include Sydney Airport, Sydney City locations and trains, and the Sydney Oasis Concert at ACCOR stadium on 8 November. 🔗 More information and the full list of exposure locations is available on the NSW Health website: www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/public-exposure-locations.aspx

📍QLD: exposure locations include the Jelly Roll concert in Brisbane on 24 October, as well as Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Wide Bay area locations. 🔗 More information and the full list of exposure locations is available on the Queensland Health website: www.health.qld.gov.au/newsroom/alerts

📍WA: Exposure locations include Perth, Perth Airport and southern WA. 🔗 More information and the full list of exposure locations is available on the WA Health website: www.health.wa.gov.au/news/2025/measles-alert

❓Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that spreads easily when someone coughs or sneezes. Measles can cause serious health complications.

👉 The first symptoms are fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, and sore red eyes. A red blotchy rash appears about four days later, usually starting on the face and spreading down the body. Two measles-containing vaccines are recommended for best protection and are available through general practice and pharmacy.

🔗 For more information about measles and vaccination, visit www.health.tas.gov.au/measles

13/11/2025

10/11/2025

Lest we forget 🌺🌺🌺

31/10/2025

A perfect 🌞 day in Deloraine today! Come and enjoy the amazing food, drinks, arts and crafts.

29/10/2025

Reminder CLOSED Monday 3rd Nov 2025
for the public holiday 🌞
Enjoy the long weekend 🌻🌞🌻

10/10/2025

Are you affected by a long power outage?

There are important ways to stay healthy and safe during a long power outage:

👉Medical devices - If you rely on a CPAP machine, oxygen, or dialysis, please contact your GP or specialist to manage your health needs. To find an after-hours GP service, visit www.tasafterhours.com. In an emergency, visit your nearest Emergency Department or call Triple Zero (000).

👉Carbon monoxide safety - Never use fuel-burning equipment like generators, barbecues, or outdoor heaters indoors. These can produce dangerous gases like carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odourless but life-threatening.

👉Food safety - Discard perishable food from your fridge or freezer if it’s been above 5°C for more than 4 hours. When in doubt, throw it out.

ℹ️For more information about staying safe when your power is out, please visit: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/news/blog-posts/health-and-safety-during-power-outages-and-severe-weather

If you are unwell and need care this weekend, know your treatment options:

🚑If you have a serious and life-threatening illness or injury, call triple zero (000) or visit the nearest Emergency Department.

➕Bulk-billed Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Hobart, Bridgewater, Launceston and Devonport are operating. They provide treatment for urgent illnesses and injuries that do not require the Emergency Department.

📞Register with Care@home on 1800 973 363, if you have respiratory symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 to receive around-the-clock virtual care and support from our medical team.

🧑‍If you're not sure what to do, call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to speak to a Registered Nurse 24/7. If needed, you may be offered a call back from a GP.

💊🩺Find an after-hours pharmacy or doctor at www.tasafterhours.com.

📞Call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 to speak with a trained professional for advice and connection to appropriate mental health supports.

🔗For more information on your care options in Tasmania, including after-hours, visit: www.health.tas.gov.au/rightcare

07/10/2025

Reminder Thursday 9th Oct 2025
We are closed for the Show Day
Public Holiday

25/09/2025

💙 Today at Meander Valley Pharmacy, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to our incredible Pharmacists, Pharmacy Intern, Pharmacy Students and Pharmacy Team.

Your trusted care, support, and dedication to our patients make a difference every single day — helping our community to Think health, Think Pharmacy First.

We are so grateful for everything you do.

✨ Happy World Pharmacists Day 2025!



P.S. We are also wearing Footy Colours this week for the AFL Grand Final.

12/08/2025

Come and work with us 😁 An amazing opportunity to join our awesome team and community is available now🥰
Plus learn some awesome life knowledge and skills along the way 🤩
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Enjoy quality learning & apply knowledge to improve patient's health, beauty and well-being with a positive friendly busy pharmacy team.