Smith Biomed

29/10/2025

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Kiwi men. The good news? When it's found early, treatment is usually more effective.

That’s why regular screening is so important. With Smith Biomed’s new at-home prostate test, checking your prostate health is quick and straightforward:
1. Collect a small finger-prick blood sample
2. Add it to the test kit with the buffer
3. See your results in just 5 minutes

Taking small, proactive steps like this can help you manage your health, support early detection, and give you peace of mind.

🔗 For more info, visit: smithbiomed.com/prostate-screening-test/
📍 Ask at your local pharmacy for Smith Biomed test kits.

27/10/2025

Let’s remember that small check-ins matter.
A message, a walk, or simply listening can make a difference. 💚

Take time to slow down, reflect on what brings you joy, and look after your wellbeing in all its forms.

If you’re finding things tough, the Mental Health Foundation offers free support: mentalhealth.org.nz/help

23/10/2025

Iron plays a vital role in carrying oxygen around your body. Without enough of it, our ability to focus and immunity are deeply impacted.

Our latest blog explains why many New Zealanders are lower on iron compared to the rest of the world, and simple steps to improving your iron levels.

Check out the full blog now: https://tinyurl.com/4zby53mc

20/10/2025

Iron is absorbed in the small intestine, but gut health plays a role in determining how much your body can absorb.

Conditions such as celiac disease and Crohn's can damage the intestinal lining, making iron absorption more difficult. Low stomach acid and changes in the gut microbiome can also limit absorption, even if your diet is rich in iron.

The result? Iron deficiency. A leading cause of fatigue, weakness, and low immunity.

A ferritin test can provide information about your iron levels, helping you take the right next step.

🔗 For more info, visit: smithbiomed.co.nz/ferritin/
📍 Ask at your local pharmacy for Smith Biomed test kits.

17/10/2025

Every woman’s menopause journey looks different and so do the symptoms.

Hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog, or changes in mood and energy can all be part of the transition.

World Menopause Day is a reminder that support starts with understanding your body and the changes it’s going through.

An at-home FSH (menopause) test can help confirm if symptoms are linked to hormonal changes, giving you clarity and confidence to take the next step with your health professional.

Ask your local pharmacy about Smith Biomed test kits.
🔗 For more info, visit: smithbiomed.co.nz/womens-health/

15/10/2025

Always tired? Struggling with brain fog, breathlessness, or pale skin?

These could be signs of low iron, one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in New Zealand, especially for women.

"When iron levels are low, everything feels harder. Your energy fades. Your mood shifts. Your resilience diminishes. And your body simply cannot function at its best – because so many of its vital processes depend on robust iron stores. Yet too often, the true impact of low iron is missed or misunderstood." - Dr Libby

🧪 Our at-home ferritin test makes it easy to check your iron levels in minutes.
Fast. Private. No clinic visit needed.

Ask your local pharmacy about Smith Biomed test kits.

🔗 For more info, visit: smithbiomed.co.nz/ferritin/
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14/10/2025

Low energy. Achy muscles. Frequent colds?
Hair loss, brain fog, or slow healing cuts?

These can all be signs that your Vitamin D levels are low.
Even in New Zealand, deficiency is common. Why?

☀️ We spend more time indoors than we realise
☀️ Sunscreen (important for skin health) blocks UVB needed for Vitamin D
☀️ As we age, our bodies become less efficient at producing Vitamin D

The only way to know for sure? Test.

With Smith Biomed’s at-home Vitamin D Test, you’ll have answers in just 10 minutes.

🔗 Learn more: smithbiomed.com/vitamin-d
📍 Ask at your local pharmacy for Smith Biomed test kits

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29/09/2025

Menopause symptoms can start years before your period stops.

Our at-home test helps you check for changes in FSH levels, a hormone that rises during the menopause transition.

If you’re unsure what’s going on, at-home testing is a great place to start.

Ask your local pharmacy about Smith Biomed test kits.
🔗 For more info, visit: smithbiomed.co.nz/womens-health/
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22/09/2025

Trying to conceive can bring up more questions than answers. Whether you're just starting to plan or trying for a while, understanding both partners’ fertility can make all the difference.

Our at-home tests are designed for both partners, so you can check key fertility markers side by side. From ovulation to s***m, results are fast, private, and easy to understand.

Test together. Plan with confidence.

Available from Pharmacy Direct.

🔗 For more info, visit: smithbiomed.com/fertility/
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15/09/2025

Early-stage bowel cancer has a high survival rate, but the key is catching it early.

Our at-home bowel screening test checks for hidden blood in your stool, a possible early sign of bowel cancer.

If you’re experiencing symptoms like:
• changes in bowel habits
• blood in your stool
• unexplained weight loss or fatigue

Now is the time to check.
Fast, discreet results from home.

Ask your local pharmacy about Smith Biomed test kits.
🔗 For more info, visit: smithbiomed.com/bowel-screening-test
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08/09/2025

Always tired? Feeling lightheaded, breathless, or pale?

These could be signs of low iron, one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in New Zealand.

Iron supports energy, focus, and immune function, and when it’s low, your body feels it.

Our at-home ferritin test makes it easy to check your iron levels in minutes.

Ask your local pharmacy about Smith Biomed test kits.
🔗 For more info, visit: smithbiomed.co.nz/ferritin/
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01/09/2025

Burning, urgency, or discomfort when you p*e?

It could be a urinary tract infection. Left untreated, a UTI can spread to the kidneys. Early testing makes all the difference.

With our at-home UTI test, you can:
✔ Check for signs of infection in minutes
✔ Get results fast
✔ Know when to take the next step

Private. Easy. Accurate.

Ask your local pharmacy about Smith Biomed test kits.
🔗 For more info, visit: smithbiomed.com/urinary-tract-infection-uti-test
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