The Local Choice Pharmacy Protea

The Local Choice Pharmacy Protea The Local Choice Group of pharmacies is an aligned, like minded group of independent pharmacists, wo

On days like today, we listen to more than just the soft whispers of the wind, or the quiet movement of the bees. πŸƒπŸ We ...
22/04/2026

On days like today, we listen to more than just the soft whispers of the wind, or the quiet movement of the bees. πŸƒπŸ We focus on the loud impact of micro-plastics, the strain on our water and the changes in our soil. Every small action we take – from reducing waste to choosing sustainable products – echoes far beyond our daily shopping habits.

This World Earth Day, let’s care for the planet with the same dedication we show to our health. Nature needs us! πŸŒπŸ’š

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Stuffy noses are a thing of the past with Sinutab Nasal Spray! πŸ’§This gentle yet effective solution gets to work in just ...
16/04/2026

Stuffy noses are a thing of the past with Sinutab Nasal Spray! πŸ’§

This gentle yet effective solution gets to work in just 10 minutes β€” cleansing, soothing, and moisturising nasal passages for all-day comfort and hygiene.

Trust Sinutab for that fresh, clear feeling you’ll notice instantly. 🌿

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Rather than trying to be a hero, may we suggest switching on your Winter Defence Mode with The Local Choice Pharmacy’s h...
15/04/2026

Rather than trying to be a hero, may we suggest switching on your Winter Defence Mode with The Local Choice Pharmacy’s help? πŸ§‘πŸ›‘οΈπŸ€§

Pop in and browse our shelves for immune boosters, essential minerals and hydration saviours for that β€œwhy does my skin feel like biltong?” season. Plus, our healthcare pros are always on hand with expert advice to help you stay one step ahead of flu season – no bravery required.

β„οΈπŸ”› 𝘞π˜ͺ𝘯𝘡𝘦𝘳 π˜‹π˜¦π˜§π˜¦π˜―π˜€π˜¦ π˜”π˜°π˜₯𝘦 π˜ͺ𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧π˜ͺ𝘀π˜ͺ𝘒𝘭𝘭𝘺 π˜–π˜•! π˜’π˜¦π˜¦π˜± 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘢𝘳 𝘱𝘒𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘡π˜ͺ𝘱𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰π˜₯𝘢𝘀𝘡𝘴 𝘒𝘯π˜₯ π˜ͺ𝘯𝘧𝘰 𝘡𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘢 𝘴𝘡𝘒𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘡𝘦𝘱 𝘒𝘩𝘦𝘒π˜₯ 𝘰𝘧 𝘸π˜ͺ𝘯𝘡𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘴 𝘒𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘒𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨.

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To all the warriors tackling the Two Oceans Marathon this weekend: May your energy stay endless, your pace stay strong, ...
10/04/2026

To all the warriors tackling the Two Oceans Marathon this weekend: May your energy stay endless, your pace stay strong, and your muscles stay happy. πŸƒπŸ§‘ But if they do start to complain, remember: Arnica Ice Muscular Relief Cooling Gel has your back (and your calves, quads, and hamstrings too).

Go crush those kilos! πŸ‘Š

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πŸ’‰ Who Should Get the Flu Vaccine?Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older to help reduce the ...
08/04/2026

πŸ’‰ Who Should Get the Flu Vaccine?

Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older to help reduce the spread of influenza and protect our community.

However, it is especially important for the following groups:

πŸ‘Ά Children
Particularly those between 6 months and 5 years, as they are more vulnerable to complications.

πŸ‘΅ Elderly Individuals (65+)
Higher risk of severe illness and hospitalisation.

🀰 Pregnant Women
Safe during pregnancy and helps protect both mother and baby (including the post-partum period).

❀️ People with Chronic Conditions
Including:
β€’ Asthma or COPD
β€’ Heart disease
β€’ Diabetes
β€’ Kidney (renal) disease
β€’ HIV or weakened immune systems

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ Healthcare Workers
To reduce transmission to vulnerable patients.

🏠 Caregivers & Household Contacts
Anyone living with or caring for high-risk individuals.

πŸ’š Why It Matters
The flu vaccine helps:
βœ” Reduce the risk of severe illness
βœ” Prevent complications and hospitalisation
βœ” Protect those most vulnerable
βœ” Limit the spread within families and communities

πŸ“£ Flu Vaccines Now Available at The Local Choice Pharmacy Protea

βœ” Quick & professional service
βœ” Walk-ins welcome

πŸ“ Visit us in-store
πŸ“ž 041 451 2694 | WhatsApp 071 938 6093

Every small choice matters – swap one extra coffee for water, stretch during screen time, or check in with your local ph...
07/04/2026

Every small choice matters – swap one extra coffee for water, stretch during screen time, or check in with your local pharmacy for a winter immune booster. All these changes add up to a healthier, happier life. 🧑

On World Health Day, we celebrate the ripple effect of wellbeing. Because when good health spreads, everyone feels the benefits.

β„οΈπŸ”› 𝘞π˜ͺ𝘯𝘡𝘦𝘳 π˜‹π˜¦π˜§π˜¦π˜―π˜€π˜¦ π˜”π˜°π˜₯𝘦 π˜ͺ𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧π˜ͺ𝘀π˜ͺ𝘒𝘭𝘭𝘺 π˜–π˜•! π˜’π˜¦π˜¦π˜± 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘢𝘳 𝘱𝘒𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘡π˜ͺ𝘱𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰π˜₯𝘢𝘀𝘡𝘴 𝘒𝘯π˜₯ π˜ͺ𝘯𝘧𝘰 𝘡𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘢 𝘴𝘡𝘒𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘡𝘦𝘱 𝘒𝘩𝘦𝘒π˜₯ 𝘰𝘧 𝘸π˜ͺ𝘯𝘡𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘴 𝘒𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘒𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨.

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Family Day is an opportunity to pause, enjoy the company of loved ones, and make memories that last. Whether near or far...
06/04/2026

Family Day is an opportunity to pause, enjoy the company of loved ones, and make memories that last. Whether near or far, together is always the best place to be. πŸ§‘πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘§

From our The Local Choice Pharmacy family to yours, happy Family Day!

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However you’re spending today, we hope it brings you a moment to breathe, reset, and simply be. πŸ™ŒπŸŒΏWishing you a restful ...
03/04/2026

However you’re spending today, we hope it brings you a moment to breathe, reset, and simply be. πŸ™ŒπŸŒΏ

Wishing you a restful Good Friday!

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🐣 Forgot something this Easter? Even the Easter Bunny sometimes forgets the essentials πŸ˜‰Good news β€” we’re OPEN all long ...
03/04/2026

🐣 Forgot something this Easter? Even the Easter Bunny sometimes forgets the essentials πŸ˜‰

Good news β€” we’re OPEN all long weekend and here to help πŸ’Š

⏰ Easter Trading Hours:
β€’ Fri 3 April: 09h00 – 13h00
β€’ Sat 4 April: 08h30 – 13h00
β€’ Sun 5 April: 09h00 – 13h00
β€’ Mon 6 April: 09h00 – 13h00

πŸ“ Pop in and see us at The Local Choice Pharmacy Protea
πŸ“ž 041 451 2694 | πŸ“² 071 938 6093

πŸ’š Here for you when you need us most

This season, you’re not the one getting sick. Not on our watch! πŸ€§πŸ™…At The Local Choice Pharmacy, we’ve got everything you...
02/04/2026

This season, you’re not the one getting sick. Not on our watch! πŸ€§πŸ™…

At The Local Choice Pharmacy, we’ve got everything you need to stay strong, healthy and unstoppable through winter. πŸ’ͺ Whether you’re looking for vitamins, immune boosters or cold and flu remedies, we stock all the essentials to keep you ahead of the season’s bugs. Need advice on which supplements or medications are right for you? Our friendly team members are here to guide you – because personalised care makes all the difference.

β„οΈπŸ”› 𝘞π˜ͺ𝘯𝘡𝘦𝘳 π˜‹π˜¦π˜§π˜¦π˜―π˜€π˜¦ π˜”π˜°π˜₯𝘦 π˜ͺ𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧π˜ͺ𝘀π˜ͺ𝘒𝘭𝘭𝘺 π˜–π˜•! π˜’π˜¦π˜¦π˜± 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘢𝘳 𝘱𝘒𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘡π˜ͺ𝘱𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰π˜₯𝘢𝘀𝘡𝘴 𝘒𝘯π˜₯ π˜ͺ𝘯𝘧𝘰 𝘡𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘢 𝘴𝘡𝘒𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘡𝘦𝘱 𝘒𝘩𝘦𝘒π˜₯ 𝘰𝘧 𝘸π˜ͺ𝘯𝘡𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘴 𝘒𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘒𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨.

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01/04/2026

We spent hours brainstorming the perfect April Fool’s jokeβ€¦πŸ€”

Glow-in-the-dark multivitamins that show your immunity at night. A smart pill jar that shouts at you if you forget to take your meds. Mood-matching socks that change colour depending on how you feel. But all along, we knew... you deserve honesty, not gimmicks. 🧑

Happy April Fool’s Day! While the jokes are out, our promise of honest, reliable care stays in.

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Start strengthening your winter defences with The Local Choice Pharmacies today so you can head into the colder months f...
01/04/2026

Start strengthening your winter defences with The Local Choice Pharmacies today so you can head into the colder months feeling your best! 🍁πŸ’ͺ
πŸ”Έ Promotion valid until 29 April 2026, or while stocks last.
πŸ”Έ Terms and conditions apply.
πŸ”Έ Remember to scan your choiceCARD for instant discount!

πŸ‘‰ Stay protected with the Flu Vaccine available at participating The Local Choice Pharmacies. Our healthcare professionals can also guide you on immunity support, including vitamins and supplements to help strengthen your body’s natural defences.

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Shop 14, Commercial Centre, Commercial Road
Port Elizabeth
6001

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00
Thursday 08:30 - 18:00
Friday 08:30 - 18:00
Saturday 08:30 - 13:00
Sunday 09:00 - 13:00

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