Did you know that according to Interpol at least “11% of medical products sold online are counterfeit and all regions of the world are affected”? This presents a major safety risk to those New Zealanders who buy medicines online from unregulated overseas websites. In New Zealand, all prescription and other medicines are approved and monitored
If have been recently prescribed a type 2 diabetes medicine by your doctor, or if you already get prescription diabetes medicine online from ZOOM Pharmacy or other online pharmacies – you may be wondering about common side effects. Like all medicines, type 2 diabetes medications can have unwanted side-effects. Some are mild, but some can
It is vitally important in keeping New Zealanders healthy that when doctors prescribe medication it is taken correctly. But sometimes life gets in the way and you may forget to take a dose. In fact, most of us have forgotten to take our medication at some point. What to do if you’ve missed a dose
ZOOM Pharmacy is pleased to announce its recent engagement with the Ministry of Health to address health inequities. ZOOM is involved in a partnership with Counties Manukau DHB, also supported by the Ministry of Health, in a community driven initiative to study the impact that ZOOM Pharmacy and related parties has in disadvantaged communities,
ZOOM has partnered with VisionWest Community Trust to undertake an opt-in trial, to identify the specific medicines adherence needs of the VisionWest community. Once completed the aim is to provide a programme for the best use of medicines by providing pharmacist-led medicines support, making medicines more accessible, more affordable with the overall objective of
A great dessert for Christmas Tiramisu is my go to dessert for Christmas. This Tiramisu recipe is extremely forgiving and fool proof. It is also great because it can be made ahead, the day before even, and requires no oven space. Baileys certainly isn’t an authentic liqueur to use in this Italian dessert, but in my
This understated best ginger cake recipe has to be one of my favourites for Christmas. Ginger, spice and all things nice Few things are more festive than ginger, spice and nutmeg. The fresh ginger packs a punch in flavour and keeps the cake wonderfully moist. For amateur bakers, this is also a fantastic recipe for
Taking Four or More Medicines? Taking four meds or more? Maybe you are currently using a blister pack, but finding it difficult to open – or expensive to pay for? Get FREE prescriptions, FREE sachet packing and FREE delivery to your door, when you use our Sachet Pack Service.* Sachet packs make it so easy
Constipation is when your bowel motions are hard. This can make them difficult to pass. Constipation is a common problem. Signs and symptoms Bloating and stomach cramps Straining to pass bowel motions Hard and difficult to pass bowel motions Small, hard bowel motions Reduced frequency of bowel motions Painful bowel motions Haemorrhoids Causes of constipation
Online virtual doctors (eg MedOnline, Bettr, The Waiting Room) connect you with a qualified doctor. Without the need to visit them in person. How does it work? An online consultation can be done from wherever you are. Virtual consultations are done by either video link, or even by phone. What service do they offer? A
There are many things happening in the world right now which have impacted our normal routines. Now, more than ever it is crucial that you take care of yourself and the best way to start is by getting a good night’s sleep. Why Sleep Matters Sleep plays a vital role in our life; it helps
A face mask or covering will be compulsory on public transport in Auckland and on all domestic flights from Thursday 18 November 2020. Wearing a face mask or covering helps keep you and others safe and helps stop the spread of COVID-19. A face mask or covering helps stop droplets spreading when someone speaks, laughs,
