Blooms the Chemist St Ives

18/05/2026

Ibuprofen or Paracetamol… which one should you reach for? 🤔
Both can help relieve pain and reduce fever, but they work in different ways.

🔥 Ibuprofen may work better for pain linked to inflammation or swelling
💊 Paracetamol is often a good first choice for general aches and pains

Choosing which is best for you depends on the pain, your symptoms, your medical history, and how long you plan to take it.

Learn more about these medicines on healthdirect’s medicines information page:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines

If you're unsure, you have a condition or if symptoms persist speak with a pharmacist, or GP and always follow the dosage recommendations on the packet.

14/05/2026

Learn about different asthma medicines and their usage at Asthma Australia. Our comprehensive guide helps you manage asthma effectively and breathe easier.

14/05/2026

You might need more than just a blue puffer

26/04/2026

20/04/2026

Flu shots available most Sundays to Fridays. Give us a ring on 02 9144 6914 to check for availability.

02/03/2026

⛷️A skiing holiday in Japan took a tragic and terrifying turn for 24-year old Australian Anna Gallo last month when she fell acutely ill with and .
😰On February 5 Anna and her boyfriend Liam were due to fly home to Queensland, but Anna became unwell - shivering and vomiting uncontrollably - with what they thought was food poisoning.
🛫Just hours before take-off, Liam saw a rash of red spots was blooming all over Anna's body.
🚑Liam's decision to call an ambulance at that moment saved Anna's life.
She had become delirious and now has no memory of the ambulance trip or the days that followed.
👩‍⚕️Doctors at Tokyo's National Center for Global Health and Medicine diagnosed Anna with meningococcal B, which had rapidly escalated into meningitis and septic shock.
🛏️She fell into a three-day coma, her life supported by machines and intravenous antibiotics.
💉Anna was a victim of the "vaccine gap" - having no vaccine protection against the type of Meningococcal most common in Australia, Meningococcal B.
"I was vaccinated for meningococcal ACW Y in school, but not for type B, which is the kind I got," Anna says.
‼️Over 80% of cases of meningococcal in Australia are Meningococcal B.

Anna's experience shows how critical it is to close that vaccine gap across ALL Australian states and territories by making the vaccination FREE in all states not just some of them.

Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/fptu50YlJGs

23/02/2026

Come speak to us about the new way to administer adrenaline!

Introducing , the first needle-free adrenaline nasal spray approved for use in Australia 🙌

Individuals at risk of anaphylaxis and their carers are encouraged to speak with their treating doctor to discuss which adrenaline device best meets their needs.

Marking the first major development in anaphylaxis treatment in more than 30 years, neffy® gives those at risk of anaphylaxis another treatment option. It's a single-use nasal spray containing one dose of adrenaline, suitable for those aged 4+.

We've been working closely with the Australian distributor of neffy® to ensure we can provide you with accurate information on this new adrenaline device and tell you what you need to know. Visit the new neffy® section of our website for all the details: https://loom.ly/6YKLg9U

14/02/2026

Happy Valentines Day!

14/02/2026

** Mobility Aid ordering machine in store! **

We are now partnered with Medihub to provide SAME DAY DELIVERY 📨on a range of Mobility Aids RIGHT TO YOUR DOORSTEP!

👵🏻🩼🦽🦼

Drop by and have a look today :)

29/01/2026

Stay cool this weekend!

25/01/2026

Watch this space!

A world-first Australian study suggests a simple saline nasal spray could help cranky, overtired children sleep better by easing obstructive sleep-disordered breathing.

Researchers from Monash Children’s Hospital and partner institutes found that in half of 150 children aged three to 12, symptoms improved after three months of a daily spray.

The condition - affecting about one in 10 children - can cause snoring, breathing pauses, behavioural issues and disrupted sleep.

Surprisingly, the saline placebo performed as well as steroid nasal sprays, potentially sparing some children from surgery.

Doctors say parents should speak to their GP, with saline offering a cheap, safe first step before specialist care.