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16/04/2026

With winter starting soon, now is the time to prepare for cold and flu season by keeping up to date with vaccinations, increase hand hygiene, staying at home if you are sick and general immune system support. Come in-store to chat to our pharmacist on vaccinations such as Whooping Cough, RSV, shingles and influenza. *The RSV vaccine is primarily recommended for adults aged 75 and older and pregnant women (28–36 weeks gestation) to protect their newborns. Additionally, adults aged 60–74 with medical risk factors—such as chronic heart/lung disease or weakened immune systems—are strongly advised to get vaccinated. Those aged 60–74 without risk factors may still consider it after consulting a healthcare professional.
The Australian Immunisation Handbook
The Australian Immunisation Handbook
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Key Beneficiaries
Older Adults: Recommended for all individuals aged 75+. Those aged 60–74 with specific medical conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD, heart failure, diabetes) are at higher risk and should prioritize vaccination.

02/04/2026

Sometimes it’s the little things that can brighten up your day. A box of chocolates from your favourite local pet shop owner.. a pretty hand-painted Easter egg.. chocolates to share with your best friends.

26/03/2026

Margaret River. Our interns were already qualified pharmacists in their home country. They start out in a new country and with rules and regulations. They have to adapt to a new work place, a new environment, a new community and learn so many new skills. They are resilient, and being away from family isn’t easy, but they push on and climb that mountain, eventually they become the backbone of our team. Not just checking prescriptions and making sure customer service is 100%, they share their knowledge and expertise to all our customer, with a smile, a friendly face, someone who remembers your name and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. They learn new skills and knowledge to be able to offer what the customer needs. They always strive to put the team and others first. 🧡
Well done Jaizelle, you’ve come such a long way 🙌🙌🙌

26/03/2026

The many hats pharmacists have to be trained in.. Dianne our pre-reg who has just completed her hours, can pack DAA’s, compound prescriptions ( capsules, creams, suspensions and pessaries), pierce ears, vaccinate, do staff training, dispense, counsel, keeps gaps filled for OTC and First Aid, commit dispensary invoices, dose for CPOP patients, inject prescription medications such as Prolia, Vit B and Maunjaro.
Pass oral and written exams, and finish their course work. Score a high Sisterhood scanrate of 58-60% consistently. Provide a complete Solution to customers.
So proud of what Dianne has learnt to do in the last 12 months. 🧡 💊

17/03/2026

My pharmacy team 😂

12/03/2026

Take a walk through our store, meet the team and see why we love our community pharmacy in Margaret River. 🧡🥰

07/03/2026

: GLP-1 drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity may also help to lower the risk of addiction to a range of substances including alcohol, cannabis, ni****ne, and opioids, finds a large US study

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https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2025-086886?utm_campaign=Usage&utm_content=1772701980&utm_id=BMJ208&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

26/02/2026

Excited to be one of the 30 pharmacists in rural WA to be studying this course. We might be doing good with a lot of new Drs in town, and our awesome hospital crew, but every small bit helps. We’ll be here to help fill the gaps so no one gets missed…

Pharmacists already do an incredible job helping people in the community - but we know, with the right training and support, they can do even more.

That's why we've launched a program to enable trained pharmacists to diagnose and treat an extra 17 common health issues like ear infections, acne and asthma.

So far, 50 pharmacists are already in training and another 40 are getting started - with 34 of them in rural and regional WA.

By building their skills, we can ease pressure on our hospitals and GPs - and enhance access to safe care, closer to home.

25/02/2026

You lived it. Now let’s prove it.

Every person who joins our TSW registry strengthens the evidence.
This data will help us get doctors, researchers, and regulators to listen.
This is how we prove TSW is real – and demand better.

To date, 500 people around the world have added their experience! But we need more to collect the kind of data that will change the system and uncover clues in our collective stories. We are aiming for 5,000. Will you help prove TSW by joining the registry today?

Find out more by clicking the "TSW Patient Registry" link in our bio's linktree

19/02/2026

Why getting enough sleep daily matters..
if you struggle to calm your racing thoughts, or sleep through the night, speak to one of our pharmacists, or Lucie, our naturopath for the best tips on getting a good nights sleep.
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One week of short sleep in otherwise healthy adults. Not "sleep deprived" by strict definition. Just 4-5 hours a night. Testosterone dropped 15%. Insulin sensitivity dropped 20%. Muscle protein synthesis dropped 19%. Hunger hormones rose 28%. Cortisol rose 51%. These aren't the only systems affected. They're just some of the ones that have been measured in controlled settings. No supplement, no diet hack, no training program (crazy claim, I know, but you can't outrain poor sleep...) outperforms sleep at keeping systems "online".

References:
Leproult & Van Cauter, JAMA, 2011. Buxton et al., Diabetes, 2010. Zuraikat et al., Diabetes Care, 2024. Spiegel et al., Lancet, 1999. Saner et al., J Physiol, 2020. Spiegel et al., Ann Intern Med, 2004.

13/02/2026

Did you know the dose of melatonin and time you take it matters. Read below to find out more. Which one are you on?

22/12/2025

That feeling of the last day at high school so beautifully captured. Congratulations to our leavers who have just gotten their ATAR results. You’re all bright, shining stars, we are so proud to have you on our team.. 🧡