Youth Month: HIV does not have to define your future

Youth Month: HIV does not have to define your future Courier pharmacy champions prevention and treatment  Tuesday, 3 June 2025: The foundations of a long and healthy life are laid in youth. This Youth Month, a pharmacist from South Africa’s original national courier pharmacy highlights HIV prevention and effective management as key health concerns the …

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What YOU can do to help stop TB

What YOU can do to help stop TB Testing and completing treatment save lives  Wednesday, 23 April 2025: Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is a curable condition that tragically remains a leading cause of death due to a single infectious agent worldwide. However, with proper treatment adherence, TB can be beaten, as a pharmacist from …

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Pharmacist warns of hidden dangers of medication interactions

Pharmacist warns of hidden dangers of medication interactions Contraindications in medication: What you need to know Thursday, 27 March 2025: Taking medicine at the first sign of discomfort or sickness has become second nature for many of us. But there’s a catch: misuse these medications, and they can quickly go from being helpful to harmful. …

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A matter of life or death: World Adherence Day

A matter of life or death: World Adherence Day Only half of patients adhere to medication plans Monday, 24 March 2025: Studies have shown that only 50% of patients adhere to their prescribed medication regimens, a statistic that has ignited a global call to action in the form of World Adherence Day, which is set …

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A pharmacist’s guide to understanding and managing skin discomfort

A pharmacist’s guide to understanding and managing skin discomfort How to master dermatitis and skin sensitivity Tuesday, 11 March 2025: Living with itchy, burning skin is more than a minor annoyance – it can seriously impact your wellbeing. Common conditions like dermatitis and skin sensitivity can cause inflammation, irritation and even pain, disrupting daily life. …

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A day in the life of a chemotherapy mixing pharmacist

Medipost Pharmacy Media release Health careers: A day in the life of a chemotherapy mixing pharmacist Oncology pharmacists’ crucial role in supporting cancer care Tuesday, 21 January 2025, Meticulous care, concentration, and full personal protective equipment (PPE) are all in a day’s work when mixing potent chemotherapy medicines. Oncology pharmacist Gustaph Nwandula of Medipost Pharmacy …

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Don’t take a holiday from your medication

Medipost Pharmacy Media release Don’t take a holiday from your medication Pharmacist highlights severe risks of skipping doses Wednesday, 18 December 2024, As the holiday season unfolds, it is time for relaxation, travel and taking a break from the daily grind for most of us. However, pharmacy professionals are issuing a vital reminder not to …

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Hyperlipidaemia: The silent attack

Medipost Pharmacy Media release  Hyperlipidaemia: The silent attack What exactly is hyperlipidaemia, and why should you care about it?  Tuesday, 3 September 2024, Imagine enjoying a sunny afternoon stroll in the park or a cosy family dinner, blissfully unaware of a hidden threat quietly building up inside your body. This silent attacker, known as hyperlipidaemia …

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A pharmacist’s view of urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Medipost Pharmacy Media release  Burning issue: A pharmacist’s view of urinary tract infections (UTIs) First-line relief and understanding the risk factors  24 July 2024, A painful or burning sensation when urinating, needing to go more often than usual or feeling sudden urgency to urinate are some of the characteristic warning signs of urinary tract infections …

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A pharmacist’s guide to pregnancy and breastfeeding

Medipost Pharmacy Media release: Pregnancy and breastfeeding  A pharmacist’s guide to pregnancy and breastfeeding Vital information about nutrition, lifestyle and medication use for future parents  Thursday 27 June 2024, When planning to expand your family, being well prepared with healthcare advice is crucial to ensure a safe pregnancy journey for both mother and baby.  One …

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