Walking is cheap, simple to do, and will improve your health. "If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk." Hippocrates How can walking improve my health? A regular walk, briskly if you can, will help:…

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…

As the NZ government has now begun rolling out the COVID-19 vaccination plan with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, ZOOM Pharmacy’s Lead Pharmacist, Din Redzepagic gives you the facts about the vaccine and answers common questions. (more…)

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…

Do you suffer from joint pain? Perhaps you have pain in your knee, hip or hands? Joint pain is a typical symptom of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is one of many different types of arthritis, but the one that is most common. In this article, ZOOM Lead Pharmacist Din Redzepagic explains the…

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…

Gout is a disease that has been littered with false information including; what causes it, how best to treat, and with what medication. There’s been an effective and inexpensive drug treatment for decades - so why are the lives of so many Māori and Pasifika hampered by gout? What causes…

Bring flu vaccinations to your workplace. Add value to your Auckland based workplace health and safety by teaming up with ZOOM Pharmacy. Reduce the impact of flu The impact of influenza in the workplace can be very costly for employees, their family, our communities, and your business. Encouraging employees to…

Over a quarter of adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and this figure is rising. High blood pressure can lead to heart disease - the leading cause of death in New Zealand. High blood pressure also increases the risk of kidney disease, blindness and triples the risk of stroke. What causes high blood pressure?…

ZOOM Pharmacy delivers heart medicine ordered by customers, to thousands of people in Aotearoa New Zealand. You, or one of your whānau, may be like these customers who are prescribed vital prescription heart medicines to: treat or manage a heart conditioncontrol your blood pressureaid recovery after a heart attackmanage the…

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,…

Jardiance and Jardiamet medicines now funded for high risk type 2 diabetes patients As of 1st February this year, empagliflozin – a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes - is fully funded for people who meet the funding criteria. This makes a potentially life-saving medicine accessible to more New…

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…

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…

At ZOOM Pharmacy, many of our customers have their prescription weight loss medicine Duromine (phentermine) or Xenical (orlistat) delivered direct to their door via our online medicine delivery service. Here are some common questions many New Zealanders have asked our Lead Pharmacist Din Redzepagic and the team about these medications.…

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…

ZOOM Pharmacy provides an online pharmacy service where you can get your Viagra, Vedafil or ED medicines direct. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that many men face at some stage in their life. Erectile dysfunction brands There are three erectile dysfunction medicines available in New Zealand. Each one is…

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…

ZOOM Pharmacy medicines delivery service this holiday season is available to you, wherever you may be in New Zealand. Get your prescription medicines delivered direct. Simply send ZOOM Pharmacy your prescription via your patient portal OR  tell your medical centre to send it OR freepost / courier it yourself. ZOOM medicines delivery…

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…

Hay fever is a common name for allergic rhinitis where people get allergic reactions of the eyes, nose, and throat. Allergic rhinitis splits into 2 types: perennial and seasonal. Perennial allergic rhinitis occurs the whole year round. This is typically caused by allergens such as house dust mites, animal dander…

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. How does a medical alarm work? To activate the alarm, simply press a button on the pendant, which then triggers the base unit…

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. Question? FreePhone 0508966622 or upload your prescription straight from your mobile phone. How do I select ZOOM Pharmacy in…

At the very end of August New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2.5 in Auckland and Alert Level 2 for the rest of the country due to community transmission of COVID. ZOOM Pharmacy is an essential service and remains open during Alert Levels 2 & 2.5. Fast delivery of medicine…

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…

It is time that we toss out the old idea of all fats being bad, but rather know what fats are good for us and what other delicious fats we should eat in moderation. Good fat versus bad fat Fats can be divided into two groups. Saturated and artificial trans…

Many of us are only now fully emerging from our homes after level four then three. It is likely that over the last few months we have not been getting as much of that autumn sunshine as we are used to. Why Vitamin D matters You may be feeling lethargic,…

If you have diabetes, your diet and the food you eat shouldn't feel like a life sentence. Diabetes type two is the most common type of diabetics in New Zealand. Though it has traditionally been late onset - with child obesity rates increasing, this trend is changing. To read more…

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…

The Ministry of Health has indicated diabetes, of which 240,000 kiwis have been diagnosed, as the fastest growing health issue in this country. Knowing about this chronic disease is critical. Because of the large numbers, its reach is widespread. We all will likely be connected in some way with an…

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…

With summer at its best, what better way to spend a Sunday evening than going for a leisurely stroll to relax before the week starts. However, when corns and calluses begin to develop on your feet, walking can end up being a painful experience! In simple terms, a corn or…

Sunlight in the correct amount is essential, as it is our main source of vitamin D. Not only does sunlight play a role in improving mood, it protects us from bacteria, and improves quality of sleep. Just 5 minutes of summer sun exposure to the hands and face is all that is required to maintain…

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 to be affected then men. This is because of the close proximity…

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…

Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency where a substance triggers a massive allergic response. This causes a combination of rash, swelling, breathing problems and large drops in blood pressure. The number of people with anaphylaxis is increasing with up to 2% of the population at risk. Common triggers Foods, particularly peanuts,…

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…

Do you sometimes cringe at the thought of having to go into a pharmacy and ask for something out loud? Not many of us want to discuss private healthcare issues within earshot of others. Maybe you’re not ready to share that you’re taking a new prescription medicine after a recent…