The vital link between patients and their health Getting the most out of chronic treatment with courier pharmacy expertise Monday, 28 September 2026. For someone who relies on chronic medication, a repeat prescription is only one part of staying on treatment. The medicine must be checked, dispensed and transported safely to reach the person when …
What’s behind our cravings Pharmacist’s insights on controlling comfort food temptation Tuesday, 8 September 2026: For people who are trying to eat more healthily, temptation is everywhere. A pharmacist from South Africa’s original national courier pharmacy explains how understanding what’s behind our cravings for sweet or calorie dense foods can often help improve our eating …
Why pharmacists are often the first to spot mental health concerns Don’t wait until breaking point: the early warning signs of anxiety, burnout and depression Tuesday, 11 August 2026: Financial pressure, unemployment, demanding workplaces and the rising cost of living are taking a significant toll on South Africans’ mental well being. Increasingly, community pharmacists are …
Medication is only half the treatment, healthy habits complete the picture Pharmacist’s tips for healthier lifestyle choices Wednesday, 29 July 2026: Learning to live with a chronic medical condition can feel daunting, especially when juggling career and family responsibilities. A pharmacist explains why this deserves your attention and shares practical strategies to help make healthier …
Pharmacist’s winter asthma warning Be prepared: Weather can worsen asthma symptoms Monday, 22 June 2026: Asthma can strike at any age, and for many, winter brings seasonal triggers and increased vulnerability to respiratory illnesses. A pharmacist from South Africa’s original nationwide courier pharmacy explains the steps people with asthma can take to protect their health …
Real talk about sexual health: What every young person needs to know Cutting through social media myths to get the facts that matter Monday, 15 June 2026: For most of us, sexual health education means suffering through Life Orientation classes where everyone stares at their desks, Googling symptoms at 2 AM, or relying on hearsay …
Defiance or disorder? Warning signs of undiagnosed ADHD ‘Life was one big hurdle after another before my diagnosis’ Wednesday, 3 June 2026: Undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, seriously affects a person’s ability to function at work or at school and is often mistaken for a behavioural problem. “My life was …
Pharmacist’s warning to parents and grandparents: ‘Keep medicines up and away’ Medication can be poison in the wrong hands Wednesday, 20 May 2026: Medication is intended to heal, but it can be dangerous if misused, used incorrectly or accidentally ingested by curious children. A pharmacist from South Africa’s first national courier pharmacy shares an important …
Your heart could be at risk right now, and you wouldn’t know it… Regular screenings can keep heart disease at bay Tuesday, 21 April 2026: The terrifying truth about heart disease, which continues to be one of the leading causes of serious illness and death, is that it develops quietly – for years, even decades, …
Repeat sinus infections? It might be allergies Here’s how to tell the difference Monday, 30 March 2026: “People often assume every blocked nose is sinusitis, but that’s not always the case,” says Medipost pharmacist, Eva Mpe. According to South Africa’s first courier pharmacy, many patients with recurring ‘sinus problems’ are actually suffering from undiagnosed allergies …
