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Hayfever is a common name for allergic reactions of the eyes, nose, and throat - and there has been important news with MetService's pollen forecaster announcing the yearly pine pollen release could be near. Dr David Fountain says "It's the yellow dust that drops out of the air onto your…

Are you one of those people that lie awake each night asking yourself over and over again - how can I sleep better at night? We all know that decreased quality and quantity of sleep can impact your quality of life and wellbeing if not addressed. Worrying about it will…

Hiprex is used to prevent ongoing or recurrent UTI symptoms and infections. Urinary tract infections (UTI) or cystitis is very common and is usually caused by gut bacteria entering your lower urinary tract and bladder. It can occur in people of all ages, however women are 14 times more likely…

Forming good habits can make a huge difference to our health, but sometimes it's easier said than done! “The compliance of medications has a more direct effect on patient health outcomes than the specific treatment itself” 1 It can be challenging to keep motivated every day to make the right…

If you have erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition that many men face at some stage in their life, you may be interested in the privacy of using an online pharmacy Viagra or other erectile dysfunction medicines service, that delivers to your door. Online erectile dysfunction medicines service Erection problems affect…

Anzac Day in New Zealand is a National Day of Remembrance to honour the service and sacrifice of those who have gone before us. In December 1914, in preparation for the invasion of Gallipoli, New Zealand Expeditionary Force contingents were grouped together with the Australian Imperial Force for the first…

Looking for the best hot cross bun recipe? As a child, Easter was always my favourite time of year. A fresh chill in the air after a long hot summer, chocolate before breakfast, and hot cross buns smothered in butter. What could be better! A great hot cross bun recipe…

The prescription medicine co-payment is a charge imposed by the Government, that is applied to funded prescription medicines by pharmacies, on behalf of the Government. $5 for each funded prescription medicine At the start of February each year your pharmacy is required by the Government to charge you $5 for…

The switch to using a RAT Test, or Rapid Antigen Test, has significantly cut down wait times for people wanting to know if they are COVID positive. Key suppliers including supermarkets and the big retailers are quickly selling out within a day or two, or you have to go in…

David Taylor from ZOOM Health talks about why he takes his medicines. My name is David Taylor, and I'm the Founder, and Managing Director, of ZOOM Health. I'm supposed to take these two medicines, every day. If I forget to take them, or I run out, my hypertension will get…

2021 has been yet another remarkably challenging year for all of us, with COVID and the Government’s response affecting every aspect of our lives. Your absolute right to choose At ZOOM we acknowledge and recognise that it’s your absolute right to choose which pharmacy dispenses your medicines and we do…

ZOOM Pharmacy COVID Home Care Kits vary and can contain: Pulse Oximeter YK-80A (2 x AAA batteries included), Paracetamol (60 tabs 500mg), Ibuprofen (40 tabs 200mg ), Digital Thermometer, Vicks Vaporub (50g tub), Sanitiser Wipes (50), COVID Symptom Diary, COVID Home Care Kit Information Brochure. New Zealand’s health care sector…

Ian Smith (Smithy) former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman and veteran cricket and rugby union broadcaster talks about ZOOM Pharmacy's monthly medicines service. Some things are easy to remember. Like the Blacks Caps winning the very first World Test Championship. But, some things aren’t so easy to remember – like picking up…

Make sure you and the people you care about restock your supply of disposable face masks now. Buy from ZOOM Pharmacy at our great prices and get them delivered direct to your door. Disposable face masks versus triple layer fabric mask The performance of single-use commercial medical masks are the…

If you are due to send ZOOM Pharmacy a new prescription in the next few weeks, we need to receive it earlier than usual, so you can receive your order BEFORE the Christmas holiday season. Sort your next new prescription EARLY - and be in to WIN! Due to the…

Movember NZ is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Men die on average 5 years earlier than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. Which means that it doesn’t have to be that way. What…

The sausages and the Covid jabs flew out the door at the Milford Tennis Club in Auckland on the day of their vaccination event. A club member who is a doctor sent out an email recommending vaccination, which prompted a pharmacy manager to suggest a vaccination event, organiser and club…

The most popular, top 100 baby boy and girl names in New Zealand, for every year since 1954, makes for interesting reading. Compiled and recorded by the Department of Internal Affairs, it's fascinating to see how popular names have changed over the decades. Top 10 boys names The top 10…

As we experience continued cases of Delta in New Zealand, it’s important to get fully vaccinated, and consider how to keep healthy for this outbreak, and for the future outbreaks that will no doubt follow. My name is David Taylor and I’m the Founder & Managing Director of ZOOM Health.…

This recipe is inspired by the most delicious carrot soup that my flatmate cooks. I love to make it at the start of the week, portion it into ziplock bags and freeze, and then I have lunch all ready to go whenever I need it! I have not cooked pumpkin…

SkyCity Entertainment Group is running its own private workplace vaccination hub where it hopes 500 staff will get the injection. SkyCity could be one of the first non-essential worker businesses to run a private vaccination session. "To help us achieve this goal, this week we held a Covid-19 vaccination event…

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. A severe allergic reaction can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something a person is allergic to. Anaphylaxis requires an injection of adrenaline (often done via an EpiPen) and an immediate trip to a hospital emergency department. If anaphylaxis isn't…

Save time and money for what's important Fast, easy and convenient - get medicine delivery to your door when you use ZOOM Pharmacy! No more standing around at the pharmacy or chemist, waiting for ages to pick up your meds. Medicine delivery NZ Get medicine delivery to your door -…

Did you know that just dancing, can have a greater effect on helping you remain independent, compared to any other exercise you may do? A recent study published in 2018 looked at how various forms of physical activity affected 1,000 elderly Japanese women and their ability to complete tasks like…

A rapidly growing startup will join the country’s largest retail group in a move which is set to improve access to healthcare for thousands of Kiwis. The Warehouse Group Invests in Online Healthcare Startup The Warehouse Group (TWG) has taken a stake in Zoom Health Ltd, a four year old…

Pets are simply good for your soul, and hugely beneficial for people’s mental health at the best of times, but even more so during lockdown. If you are stuck at home with your pet during lockdown, you get to enjoy the extra time you have with them. However, keep in…

As an Essential Service Provider ZOOM Pharmacy is here for you during Alert Level 4, and will continue to dispense and deliver your prescription medicine supplies, to anywhere in New Zealand. No matter what region you live in and your Alert Level, it’s business as usual when you choose ZOOM…

Looking for a New Job Opportunity? You’ll love applying for a ZOOM Pharmacy job if you get your kicks by helping others. At ZOOM, we make a real difference to patient health outcomes. We’re looking for people who love solving problems and adding value to our customers lives, by the…

Kiwis have always punched above their weight at recent Olympics Games, and Tokyo has been no exception. New Zealand won 20 medals – their highest ever at any Olympic Games. New Zealand’s performance was excellent. However we weren’t quite the most successful overall when it comes to all medals (gold,…

Kindergartens, or kindy was first established in New Zealand due to public concern about ‘rowdy street kids’ and ‘waifs and strays’ in the 1880's. Early kindergartens in NZ Two early kindergartens, the Auckland Jubilee Free Kindergarten and the Auckland West Free Kindergarten started in the late 1880’s and were mainly…

Olympic athletes look almost too good to be true, a picture of glowing health and wellness that we can only aspire to. But, the reality is that these elite sportspeople are still at risk for various diseases, cancers and mental health issues like the rest of us. Just because you’re…

Sensitive or 'embarrassing' health conditions like haemorrhoids, hair loss, urinary incontinence, or erectile dysfunction can be difficult to talk about - even with your doctor. Here’s a look at some health conditions that some people may find difficult to discuss: 1. Haemorrhoids Haemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins in…

Caffeine is traditionally associated with coffee, but you may be surprised how much is also found in tea and soft drinks. Check out the caffeine levels of some common drinks below. Drink sizes are mostly in 250 milliliters (mL) which is one cup, caffeine is shown in milligrams (mg). Note…

How can we help Kiwis to enjoy the full health benefits from their prescribed medicines? This was the key question that David Taylor, Managing Director and Founder of ZOOM Health found himself asking. New Zealands biggest opportunity to improve health outcomes In all his time in the healthcare industry, and…

Dr Michael Mosley shares his favourite shortcuts to getting healthy, and staying healthy and well, as we get older. He wanted to look at things that people could easily fit into their lives, which they might not be doing at the moment - and where there was some real science…

How Does ZOOM Pharmacy Work - It’s As Easy As 1, 2, 3! One ... Tell your medical centre to send your prescription to ZOOM Pharmacy by email or FAX 0508 9 666 96, or you can request this through your patient portal. Two ... Once ZOOM receives your prescription, we confirm your…

Personal medical alarms have two parts - a base unit connected to the network – and a pendant that can be worn as a wrist band or necklace. What medical alarm suits you best, depends on your lifestyle, and who pays. How does a medical alarm work? To activate the…

Every industry has it’s own set of words, unique to its area of expertise, so here is a list of just a few of the more common medical terms used in NZ. Health is one of the few areas that everyone is connected to - and happens to be filled…

A Full Blood Count (FBC), otherwise known as the Complete Blood Count (CBC), is the most common blood test requested in New Zealand. This test provides important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in your blood. It is used to check your general health and to help diagnose…

Taking water with your medicine helps move it along to your stomach and intestine, where it can be absorbed. If you don’t swallow enough water, your medicine may not be able to do its job properly, or may even cause side effects. What is the right amount? The right amount…

Who's bakes the best scones you know? Maybe it's you! In our office at ZOOM Pharmacy it's Jenny, and one of her go to recipes is the Lemonade Scone recipe from Chelsea Sugar NZ. Beautifully light scones For amateur bakers, this is a fantastic recipe for you; it is perhaps…

Find out the most common questions that people ask about how prescriptions and repeats in NZ work.

The opening of the trans-Tasman bubble between New Zealand and Australia may spark a wave of vaccine tourism according to a health care industry expert. David Taylor, CEO of Zoom Health, says variances in the availability, supply and distribution of COVID vaccines are creating the perfect climate for opportunistic travel…

As new COVID-19 cases continue to pop up from time to time, many of us are being asked to stay at home. This can however pose a real challenge for remaining physically active. Protect your health at home Low levels of physical activity can have negative effects on your health,…

From February, your pharmacy may start charging you $5 again for each prescription medicine. These charges can really add up, particularly if you take several medicines. Notwithstanding the time and hassle spent having to go into pharmacy to pick them up. Get free prescriptions and free delivery! With ZOOM Pharmacy,…

From February, your pharmacy may start charging you $5 again for each prescription medicine. These charges can really add up, particularly if you take several medicines. Get free prescriptions and free delivery! With ZOOM Pharmacy, when you’re on four prescription medicines or more, you get free prescriptions, packing, and delivery…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 crampsStraining to pass bowel motionsHard and difficult to pass bowel motionsSmall, hard bowel motionsReduced frequency of bowel motionsPainful bowel motionsHaemorrhoids Causes of constipation Insufficient…

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…

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…

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…

You can do this in your ManageMyHealth, Health365 or ConnectMed patient portal. Selecting ‘ZOOM Pharmacy’ in your patient portal instructs your medical centre to send your new prescription directly to ZOOM. How do I select ZOOM Pharmacy in my patient portal? Once you have selected your new prescription meds, the…

If you are a customer of ZOOM Pharmacy, thank you for supporting a Kiwi business and choosing ZOOM as your pharmacy. We are a proudly Kiwi owned and operated company, and really appreciate your support! Congratulations to our latest Prezzy Card winners Congratulations to ZOOM’s latest Prezzy Card winners from…

Pharmac has eased its restrictions on the amount of medicine that can be dispensed at once. Since the beginning of the year, some people have been restricted to a month's medicine supply at a time. This was due to Pharmac concerns around global medicines supply during Covid-19. From 1st August…

When social distancing isn’t an option, wearing a face mask or covering can limit the spread of infection. CNN’s Dr Sanjay Gupta demonstrates in the following video how to make, wear and clean a face mask from materials you are bound to have at home.

A huge “THANK YOU!” to all our wonderful ZOOM Pharmacy customers who continued to show remarkable resilience, patience, and often marvellous good humour, during lockdown. It was an extraordinary and challenging time for all of us, but we got there in the end. Thank you for your support, it was…

The prospect of visiting and seeing the doctor can inspire negative thoughts in some. Many of us are guilty of conjuring up numerous reasons to delay a visit! Aim to prevent making this mistake by inspiring a change in how you deal with your health. Or maybe a loved one…

Urinary incontinence can be an immense source of stress and embarrassment for its sufferers. It can be nerve-wracking to not know when incontinence may strike; for some, the process of simply walking a few steps can be troubling. Developing greater understanding about urinary incontinence will help those who have it…

Alzheimer’s is New Zealand's most common form of dementia. There is no cure, and no proven ways to prevent its onset. Treatment for Alzheimer's focuses on “support and managing symptoms to maximize a person's ability to function and maintain independence for as long as possible.” Supporting your loved one and…

Menopause describes the point where a women’s menstrual cycles cease. Both the number of eggs produced by the ovaries, and female hormones oestrogen and progesterone reduce.  Diagnoses comes after 12 months without a menstrual period. It occurs usually between the ages of 45 and 55, but can occur before 40…

This article from the BCG Henderson Institute provides a fresh perspective on COVID-19. It is worth a read to further understand the historical implication of COVID-19 beyond the medical sphere. Its writers’ assess how containment policies have changed the ways in which we function and consume, and how companies are…

As we now venture into the second half of the national lockdown, things are looking up. More testing is being conducted, and fewer are found infected. New Zealand, as cited in the Washington Post, has been speculated to be one of - if not the only, western country that could…

Bones are the framework of our bodies, allowing us to stand, move and hold objects.  Our bones grow until our early twenties, and have a smooth outer surface with a weight reducing internal structure. Bones often have a hollow interior, and are filled with bone marrow. Bone health starts early Good bone health starts in childhood with a diet containing plenty…

As we get older, it’s increasingly common to have to take different medicines, at different times throughout the day. But, taking more than a couple of prescription medicines can be challenging to manage. A medicine delivery service would make life so much easier! Does organising all your meds and repeats…

OK, they may not be a health food, but it's Christmas! Serve on Christmas Day with strawberries, creme patissiere (custard cream) and whipped cream as a dessert, or simply have with a cup of tea. Perfect! Recipe by Alice Taylor @aliceoliviaeats Ingredients 2 cups flour¾ cup icing sugar2 Tbsp cornflourpinch…

ZOOM Pharmacy medicines delivery service. ZOOM provides an online pharmacy where you can get your prescription weight loss eg Duromine medicines direct. New Zealand is facing an epidemic of obesity, with 1 in 3 NZ adults (>15 years and over) obese. Doctors are often asked, can prescription medicine like Duromine (phentermine)…

Did you know that when travelling overseas, you have a 50% chance of suffering from a travel-related illness. Here are some tips that you can take to lower your chances of becoming unwell on your next trip and how to pack your travel medicine! Check in with your GP first It’s…

Taking your prescription medicine regularly and as prescribed by your doctor at the right dose, the right time and the right frequency is known as medication adherence. So why bother getting prescriptions and taking your prescription medicine, if you feel perfectly healthy? The answer is clear. If you get your…