LJP is running a free Asthma and Lung Health Clinic on Monday 26th October, from 10am to 3pm. A Registered Nurse will be on site to test, assess and advise. Did you know one in ten people are affected by asthma or other breathing issues? Book in for your FREE…
Congratulations to our colouring competition winners! The competition was fierce – we had some wonderful entries! Sophia, and trio of sisters Scarlette, Summer and Willow all went home with big smiles on their faces. Thank you to all our wonderful colour-inners – we look forward to holding another competition next…
It’s PINK or PURPLE day to raise funds for the Weekend to End Women’s Cancer, a 60km walk in November benefiting the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. One of our staff, Natalie Eslick, is a participant in the event – and even brought cupcakes!! Our wonderful family of staff and customers raised…
As completed entries start coming in, we thought we should share a pic of the prizes on offer! For the winner under 12, a gorgeous ‘Huggable’ super-soft teddy, plus some Darrell-lea treats, and for the grown ups, a $50 eftpos voucher, some pampering delights and some chocolatey treats! Competition closes…
Long Jetty Pharmacy is a community pharmacy, and we prioritise giving back to the community and actively raising funds for numerous local charities, and events any of our LJP family are involved in. This month we are having TWO themed Wednesdays, both benefiting the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, a world-class not-for-profit integrated…
Adult colouring in books are all the rage at the moment, with sales increasing exponentially. So if colouring in is not just for kids, exactly why should adults join in? Because colouring is GOOD FOR YOU! It is a stress-free activity that relaxes the fear centre of the brain –…
You are what you eat, is the old adage. And more and more evidence points to this being absolutely true. From ABC, ‘The Second Brain’ is a fascinating interview with neurologist Dr David Perlmutter, on the clear connection between the microbiome of the gastro-intestinal tract and the treatment of brain disorders:…
Coca-cola. According to copious advertising, Coke “is it!”, it is “the real thing!”, it is “life!”, and “you can’t beat the feeling!”. But what does Coke really do to our bodies? From the Renegade Pharmacist, “1. In The First 10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system. (100% of…
According to Wikipedia, The scope of pharmacy practice includes more traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing medications, and it also includes more modern services related to health care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information. Pharmacists, therefore, are the experts on drug therapy and…
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