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Nuvexa – helps reduce dietary fat intake and weight gain

Nuvexa is a new product that can assist with maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and reduce the absorption of dietary fat . In combination with exercise this can help unwanted weight gain over the Winter months.  Member price $31.95

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UFS Mount Gambier robotic dispensary

Keeping Up With The Times

Even though we are over 100 years old that doesn’t mean that we don’t keep up with the times. Our robotic dispensary system, AKA ‘FETCH’ is always hard at work.

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Influenza Vaccinations Pre-Ordered

We have pre-ordered our influenza vaccinations for the 2021 winter season and expect to be able to vaccinate from mid-March.

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Changes to medications containing codeine

From February 1st 2018, any medications containing codeine will require a prescription. The Federal change has been brought about because some Australians don’t realise that codeine (which is related to morphine) can cause some harm. For more information: https://www.tga.gov.au/codeine-info-hub

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UFS Asthma - Respiratory Management

Asthma/Respiratory Management

Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions and affects people of all ages. The treatment goal for most patients is to be symptom free but unfortunately many are not as well controlled as they could be. This may be due to poor inhaler technique, smoking, underuse of preventative medication or maybe environmental factors…

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UFS National Diabetes Service Scheme NDSS

NDSS

UFS Chemist is an agent for the National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS) and supplies subsidised diabetes consumables to members of the program.

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UFS Pain Management

Pain Management

Pain management can be a difficult process sometimes requiring several different treatment strategies for a reasonable outcome. This may include the use of oral medications, TENS therapy, ultrasound, topical treatments or mechanical supports. A UFS Pharmacist can offer advice on the correct treatment of all types of pain in consultation – call in to speak…

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UFS Compression Hosiery

Compression Hosiery

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.…

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UFS Medical Certificates

Medical Certificates

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 of no longer than two days, cannot be issued retrospectively and a service charge applies.

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UFS Weight Management

Weight Management

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 …

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