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Pharmacist Advice

At UFS Chemist we have up to four experienced pharmacists to answer all your questions regarding medicines and minor  medical conditions. Feel  free to contact us via phone or even better in person. We are never too busy to speak to you personally at UFS Chemist.

Medication Packing Service

Multiple medications can be very confusing to successfully manage; it is very important to take the right medication at the right time and not miss or take extra  medication accidentally. Maybe you also have the responsibility of managing the medications of a family member as well as your own. Many hospital admissions are related to…

Prescription Reminder Service

At UFS Chemist we operate the Medadvisor system which allows clients to manage their prescriptions and order medications online, via smartphone or PC. Prescriptions can be ordered and be ready to collect as soon as you arrive at the pharmacy. Speak to us in-store for more information or an activation code to get started.

Influenza Vaccination

Influenza (or “flu” as it is commonly called) is a highly contagious viral disease. The best protection we currently have is an annual influenza vaccination (“flu shot”). The vaccine is updated each year and usually contains four different strains. Influenza can be very serious and even fatal to certain high risk groups in the community…

Blood Glucose Screening

This is also known as a blood sugar test. Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia and an estimated half a million people are undiagnosed. People that are significantly overweight, have a family history of diabetes or do not get at least thirty minutes of exercise daily have greater risk than average, and…

Sports Injury Management

Exercise is so important for optimal health but sometimes we need a little help with injuries to get back into the game. Analgesics, anti-inflammatory medicines and joint support supplements are all useful treatments or maybe a support device or strapping may be necessary. UFS Chemist can assist with advice for treating and supporting exercise related…

Allergy Advice

Hayfever can ruin a beautiful Spring day very quickly, leaving you with uncontrollable sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. However it doesn’t need to be that way. Our pharmacists can advise on preventative treatments to stop hayfever and allergy from becoming a problem in the first place. Call in and talk to us today so that…

Cold and Flu Management

The average person suffers through around three colds per year on average and unfortunately we still have no cure for the common cold. However we can definitely make you feel more human again. Talk to one of our pharmacists today to select the right cold and flu medicines for you. We can advise on interactions…

Medication review

Do you have questions about your medicines? Are you having trouble taking them at the right times? Are you unsure why you need to take your medicines at all or maybe you think you are experiencing  side effects? Let’s schedule a Medication Review and sort everything out. This service is completely free, very worthwhile and…

Blood Pressure Screening

Heart disease is still the number one cause of death for Australians and high blood pressure is a major contributor. High blood pressure often has no symptoms and many people are completely unaware that there is even a problem. What is your blood pressure reading? You should know these two very important numbers and a…