Capital Chemist Palmerston

23/02/2026

Public health alert - Measles case in the ACT

The Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) can confirm a case of measles has been identified in the ACT in a recently returned overseas traveller.

The individual attended the following public venues while unknowingly infectious. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.

• Hertz Car Rental Agency, Canberra Airport on 16/2/2026 between 5:00pm-7:30pm
• Arrivals – ground level, Canberra Airport on 16/2/2026 between 4:30pm-5:30pm
• Gungahlin Walk-In Centre on 18/2/2026 between 3:15pm -5:40pm
• Emergency Department waiting room, Canberra Hospital on 18/2/2026 between 6:00pm-8.30pm.

Known contacts are being followed up in line with national guidelines to provide them with appropriate advice.

Anyone who has not already been contacted by HCSD and attended these locations within the listed times is advised to:

• Monitor for symptoms of measles. It can take up to 18 days to develop symptoms after being exposed.

• If symptoms develop, see your doctor or health service, including an emergency department. Call ahead to let them know that you may have come into contact with measles and wear a face mask when you go.

• If you have not received two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MMR vaccine) or are unsure, please contact a GP or pharmacist (for people from 5 years) to receive a measles-containing vaccine. This works best when given soon after being exposed, usually within 72 hours. The vaccine is free in the ACT but an administration fee may apply.

• Call HCSD on (02) 5124 9213 if you have a weakened immune system (e.g. people who are receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer or people who take high-dose steroid medications), are pregnant and unvaccinated, or have an infant under 12 months of age.

Symptoms of measles include:
• fever
• tiredness
• runny nose
• sore and red eyes
• cough
• non-itchy, blotchy red rash that spreads from the face to the rest of the body.

Measles is a highly contagious vaccine-preventable disease that is spread when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes.

More information about this public health alert can be found at http://bit.ly/3ZLMGDW

20/02/2026

Your local Capital Chemist pharmacist is a wealth of knowledge and support offering so much more than most realise. Think of us next time you need:
• Vaccinations – both those free under the National Immunisation Program and privately available for travel or health reasons.

• Leave certificates – for all self-limiting ailments like colds and flu or minor injuries. No appointment necessary!

• Treatments – including many skin conditions, minor injuries, sleep apnoea, pains, and allergies.

• In-store and take-home medical tests – including blood glucose, blood pressure, iron studies, sleep apnoea, and HbA1c testing.

• Disease screening and prevention – including blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, asthma screening, and hearing checks.

• Pharmacist prescribing - available for emergency contraception, urinary tract infections^, and some skin conditions.

• Other services^ – ear wax removal, diabetes education, home medicine reviews, naloxone provision, syringe/medication disposal, and mobility equipment hire.

^Not all services available in all stores. Some services incur additional fees. If urgent, please call ahead to check availability and cost.
Come instore and talk to your friendly local Capital Chemist Pharmacist today.

16/02/2026

Chúc mừng năm mới!
Happy Lunar New Year to all our lovely customers and friends!

🧨 May the Fire Horse bring you & your family prosperity, joy, energy, and excellent health.

15/02/2026

We recently received this message of gratefulness from Mohammed at HelpingACT, to whom we've donated $20,000.

We wanted to share it and decided we didn't want to change a word of this beautiful message.

We love supporting those in our community doing great things for others, just like Mohammed and HelpingACT.

You are more than welcome, Mohammed.

14/02/2026

At Capital Chemist we value our community and believe in giving back.
Our Community Matters Programme supports and assists many charities and organisations in Canberra. Your
support helps us to make a difference. As an extension of our commitment to the health and wellbeing of every person we are proud to support Orange Sky Australia. Orange Sky are on a mission to provide free laundry, showers and genuine conversation for people experiencing homelessness or hardship. You may see our Capital Chemist logo on the Orange Sky van around Canberra.
To find out more about Orange Sky or to get involved yourself head to: https://orangesky.org.au/get-involved/

03/02/2026

Exclusive savings? Yes Please!
At Capital Chemist we believe that Loyalty should be rewarded so when you join our Loyalty Matters Program you receive:
🌟 Free Membership
🌟Start earning points immediately
🌟 1 Loyalty Point (2 for seniors) for every $1 spent (bonus points on selected products) and triple points on Thursday!
🌟 The opportunity to earn and redeem Loyalty Points at any Capital Chemist or affiliated pharmacy
🌟 Chance to win fantastic prizes exclusive to Loyalty Matters members
🌟 Exclusive member-only monthly offers in-store.

To find out more talk to your friendly Capital Chemist Pharmacist and join today instore.

09/01/2026

Extreme hot weather today and tomorrow, stay inside to be safe, let us drop off medications to your door.

03/01/2026

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15/12/2025

🎄🎄🎄We will only be closed on Sunday and public holidays and will be open as normal hours during festive seasons!

Wish all our lovely a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year 2026 🎄

12/12/2025

Busy with your holiday planning and run out of time to collect your scripts? Let Capital Chemist Palmerston bring your medications to you.

We deliver direct to your door.

Same day local delivery for orders placed by 2pm Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays).

Contact your friendly Capital Chemist Pharmacist today.