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UFS Chemist stocks an extensive range of Venosan and Jobst compression socks/hosiery. These products have applications including blood clot prevention for travellers and management of chronic wounds due to poor circulation. Products can be individually manufactured to your specific requirements. Consult with our in store nurse for more information. Appointment required Tues to Thurs only.…
UFS Chemist offers a medical certificate issue service for personal leave due to minor illness, such as cold and flu or gastroenteritis. Certificates can be issued for medical conditions for one day only, cannot be issued retrospectively and a service charge applies.
Obesity is a chronic health condition affecting many Australians and increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea and osteoarthritis. There are many treatments and diets promoted, not all of them effective and some may have even have serious long term consequences. Unfortunately we live in a world where obesity is easily achievable …
Cuts, grazes and abrasions can be treated relatively easily in a first aid situation but what needs to be considered when treating more chronic wounds? Age, nutritional status, other medical issues such as diabetes, circulation; these all need to be factored in. Speak to our staff for guidance including lifestyle advice, circulation support and dressing…
Mother Nature has provided us with some excellent natural medicines but these medicines still need to be used appropriately. Natural does not always mean completely safe and in fact some of the most dangerous substances discovered are of natural origin. Some natural medicines interact with common prescription items and may not be used in some…
Expired or unused medication is useless at best and dangerous at worst. Many households have medicine cabinets stocked with a mixture of current, old and often very expired medications. All such unused medicines should be returned to the pharmacy as soon as possible for safe disposal. UFS Chemist offers a medication return and disposal service…
Tobacco use is well known to inevitably cause serious medical complications and is becoming more and more socially unacceptable, with many trying to quit smoking. At UFS Chemist we understand that the difference between success and failure in giving up smoking is the involvement of a health professional. We also understand that many ex-smokers attempted…
A prescription is a valuable and confidential document and should be stored in a secure and easily accessible place. Clients of UFS Chemist may wish to consider depositing prescriptions in our prescription file to minimise the chances of misplacing them. Orders can be phoned through in advance and are ready for collection on your arrival…
On occasion it can be difficult or inconvenient to access the pharmacy premises and UFS Chemist offers a free and convenient same day delivery service. Please call to organise a delivery time. Some restrictions do apply.
The ageing process sometimes leaves us unable to perform tasks as easily as we once could have but there are solutions available to help maintain independence. At UFS Chemist we stock a range of devices to assist with everyday living and reduce the likelihood of mishaps in the home environment. Visit us in-store to check…