Do I Have Heart Palpitations? Symptoms, Common Triggers and When to Worry
Do I Have Heart Palpitations? Symptoms, Common Triggers and When to Worry Have you ever suddenly become more aware of your heartbeat? With heart palpitations you may feel like your heart has skipped a beat, is pounding, fluttering, or even racing. In this article, we explain what heart palpitations feel like, the common causes, how […]
Thick, Yellow Toenails? How to Spot and Treat Fungal Nail Infections
Thick, Yellow Toenails? How to Spot and Treat Fungal Nail Infections Have you noticed a toenail becoming discoloured, thick, brittle or crumbly? You may have a fungal nail infection. It’s common, especially in older people, for fungal nail infections to affect toenails. Mild fungal nail infections are not urgent, however if they progress, they can […]
Hantavirus Explained: Symptoms, Spread and Risk in NZ
Hantavirus Explained: Symptoms, Spread and Risk in NZ Dozens of passengers and crew began disembarking from the MV Hondius in Tenerife on Sunday, after the expedition cruise ship became the centre of an international hantavirus outbreak. With the COVID-19 pandemic still fresh in many people’s memories, the incident has understandably raised concern about whether the […]
Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Underactive Thyroid
Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Underactive Thyroid Hormone conditions can sometimes be difficult to recognise, often being attributed to other causes like getting older, poor diet. Symptoms like tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold, and dry skin could be signs of an underactive thyroid (Hypothyroidism). In this article we examine the symptoms, causes, diagnosis […]
Omeprazole for acid reflux: what it does, how to take it, and common side effects
Omeprazole for acid reflux: what it does, how to take it, and common side effects Omeprazole is one of the most prescribed medicines in New Zealand. Have you ever struggled with acid reflux, indigestion, or similar stomach issues? Learn more about omeprazole for acid reflux, what it is, how to use it, and the side […]
Reduce Your Dementia Risk by Keeping Your Brain Active
Reduce Your Dementia Risk by Keeping Your Brain Active Over 80,000 Kiwis live with dementia. As we age and our cognitive abilities change, concerns about dementia can begin to loom large. It’s natural to worry about it and want to take steps to reduce your risk. A new study published in the American Journal of […]
Weight Loss After Menopause May Improve With Hormone Therapy, Study Finds
Weight Loss After Menopause May Improve With Hormone Therapy, Study Finds A new study published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health suggests hormone replacement therapy may be linked to better weight loss after menopause in women taking Mounjaro (tirzepatide) a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. In this article we investigate the specifics of […]
Can Taking a Daily Multivitamin Slow Biological Aging? Here’s What the Research Says
Can Taking a Daily Multivitamin Slow Biological Aging? Here’s What the Research Says Aging is something we’re all familiar with, it’s hard to avoid! So, it’s no surprise that a new randomised clinical trial is fuelling fresh interest in multivitamins after showing a modest effect on biological aging. Research over the decades on the effectiveness […]
Shipping & Delivery Charges Update (Effective April 2026)
Shipping Fee Changes 2026: What Patients Need to Know Shipping costs will be increasing, effective April 2026 IMPORTANT – We want to reassure our Monthly Medicines Service users that regular monthly shipping remains free. ZOOM Pharmacy is constantly looking for ways to reduce barriers to people taking medicines correctly. We are New Zealand owned […]
Can I Drink Coffee With Medicines? List of Medicines That Interact With Coffee
Can I Drink Coffee With Medicines? List of Medicines That Interact With Coffee Did you know that caffeine in coffee can interact with medicines? Here in New Zealand, we love our coffee. In fact, our consumption of coffee per capita is one of the highest in the world. So, you might be wondering if this […]
Funding Wegovy In New Zealand Is Being Evaluated By Pharmac
Funding Wegovy In New Zealand Is Being Evaluated By Pharmac Pharmac, the agency responsible for deciding which medicines are publicly funded in New Zealand is currently evaluating two applications to fund Wegovy (semaglutide). So, what’s happening right now, what might change next? Currently Wegovy can be prescribed and purchased online. Quick background on Wegovy in […]
How to Store Medicines Safely in Summer Heat: Insulin, Inhalers, EpiPens & More
How to Store Medicines Safely in Summer Heat: Insulin, Inhalers, EpiPens & More Did you know that hot temperatures can affect how well some medicines work, and even seriously damage them putting you at risk? Things are already heating up in New Zealand; we’ve just had our hottest spring on record according to Earth Sciences […]