UFS Editor
We have pre-ordered our influenza vaccinations for the 2021 winter season and expect to be able to vaccinate from mid-March.
From February 1st 2018, any medications containing codeine will require a prescription. The Federal change has been brought about because some Australians don’t realise that codeine (which is related to morphine) can cause some harm. For more information: https://www.tga.gov.au/codeine-info-hub
Anne started with UFS Mount Gambier in October 2014, and her main duties include office administration and accounting.
Donna joined UFS in 2010 and has eight years experience in pharmacy. She is a pharmacy assistant and coordinator of delivery services to community and nursing homes.
Kirrily started with UFS Chemist in 2014. With over 15 years experience in pharmacy as a dispensary technician, training in Administration.
Dale started with UFS Chemist in 2016, with over 24 years experience in pharmacy. Bachelor of Pharmacy, MPS. His main duties include dispensary and professional services, immunisation accredited.
Amelia started with UFS Chemist in December 2014 as a pharmacy assistant, and is now one of the Pharmacist Managers. Amelia relocated back to her hometown in Jan 2020 after completing her Bachelor of Pharmacy with honours in Adelaide. She is immunisation accredited.
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions and affects people of all ages. The treatment goal for most patients is to be symptom free but unfortunately many are not as well controlled as they could be. This may be due to poor inhaler technique, smoking, underuse of preventative medication or maybe environmental factors…
UFS Chemist is an agent for the National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS) and supplies subsidised diabetes consumables to members of the program.
Pain management can be a difficult process sometimes requiring several different treatment strategies for a reasonable outcome. This may include the use of oral medications, TENS therapy, ultrasound, topical treatments or mechanical supports. A UFS Pharmacist can offer advice on the correct treatment of all types of pain in consultation – call in to speak…