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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…

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.

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…

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.