Lakes Care Pharmacy

02/03/2026

It’s technically Autumn now, but we refuse to accept we would like a little more summer! ☀️
Let’s get ready to Slip, Slop, Slap & Wrap. ☀️

27/02/2026

Heat exhaustion can sneak up on anyone, especially children and older adults. Keep yourself and your whānau safe this summer.

🌡️ Take breaks in the shade
🥤 Keep drinks handy
🧢 Wear a hat and light clothing

If you need advice on heat stress, hydration or cooling products, we are here to help.

24/02/2026

Keeping school lunches exciting and healthy for kids can be a challenging. Sometimes we find ourselves guilty of packing lunch with the same old jam sandwich, banana and yoghurt pot day after day.
Pack healthy bites and a few special treats to keep your kids alert and full all day.
Think filling pasta salads, fresh fruit and vegetables cut into mouthful sized pieces.
Wraps with meat, vegetables and cheese are popular. Hard boiled eggs halved and pots of yoghurt help with protein intake.
Freshly baked mini muffins and sushi are popular with most kids.
Mix it up to minimise boredom and use a variety of colours and textures to keep it interesting. 😊

23/02/2026

This week is Shingles Awareness Week

THE SHINGLES VACCINE IS FUNDED IF YOU ARE IN YOUR 65th YEAR.

The shingles vaccine (Shingrix) protects against the shingles infection. Shingles is a painful, itchy skin rash that usually appears around your chest and back but can affect your legs or face. It appears on only one side of your body.

About one-third of people will develop shingles in their lifetime, and 50% will develop shingles by the time they reach age 85.

While shingles can get better on its own, the most common complication occurring in up to 3 in every ten people with shingles is pain that goes on after the shingles rash has cleared. This complication is called post-herpetic neuralgia (or nerve pain). Having the shingles vaccine can help prevent shingles and reduce the risk of post-herpetic neuralgia.

In New Zealand, there is funding for the shingles vaccine for people aged 65 years. (This only applies for the one year of being 65 years old)

Please talk to your health professional/ GP organise your shingles vaccination.

* Please note while we endorse this vaccination, it is not administered here in the pharmacy.

20/02/2026

Happy Friday ! Enjoy your weekend 😊

18/02/2026

Let us help you save money! Did you know we offer a 15% discount off shop items for SuperGold Card holders? It’s worth letting your friends know too. 😊
* Some terms & conditions apply.

16/02/2026

Protect your lips from the sun and air conditioning and keep them soft and smooth all year round with Dermal Therapy’s SPF50+ Lip Balm!

Did you know lips lack protective glands, making them susceptible to dryness and sun damage. Their ultra-hydrating formula soothes, moisturises, and shields your smile from the weather without any bitter aftertaste.

Say goodbye to dry, chapped lips ☀️

12/02/2026

For your “Valentine” have you considered giving a blood pressure monitor? It’s a gift that cares for your heart ! ❤️

10/02/2026

09/02/2026

We are seeing quite a few customers with hayfever. There are a few new treatments that are worth trying.
Dymista works within 5 minutes and this new generation nasal spray gives a more effective relief to symptoms affecting the nose & eyes than an antihistamine or corticosteroid used alone.
If you prefer a tablet we recommend Levrix. Pop in to ask us more about these treatments and we can discuss the pros and cons of each. 🤧

05/02/2026

Happy Waitangi weekend ! 😊

04/02/2026

We are sure you are looking forward to a three day weekend. We will be here for you . . . Right thru the weekend and open everyday. 😊