Managing Director Georgina Twomey says "Bring on 2023!"

The New Year has begun, and it’s time to keep kicking goals. In 2022, it was great to see our staff working together to deliver the highest quality patient care. In 2023, we hope to exceed these efforts and deliver an enhanced Pharmacy- Patient customer experience.

Since January 1st pharmacies across Australia have committed to subsidising the cost of medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Delivering this support means that our Pharmacies can ensure that all patients receive fair price reductions as intended for the PBS co-payment plan. We are also encouraging any pharmacy students to reach out for internships. We love having you onboard and sharing our knowledge. Technology is constantly revolutionising how we distribute medicines, and the role of a pharmacist is always evolving and is certainly never boring.

For most people, taking medication becomes a part of their daily routine. To accompany medication, health care practitioners will often recommend a healthy diet and regular fitness regime to improve overall well-being. Eating healthy can positively affect your mood, blood pressure, digestion, and overall organ health. Keeping fit, reduces risk of heart disease and cholesterol, and improves bone health, just to name a few. The Omron Hem7320 Blood Pressure Kit is useful for those wanting to keep track of their blood pressure and heart health at home.

In our January Live+ catalogue (that starts on the 16/01/23) discusses how to design your diet to match your fitness routine. Having flexibility with your diet and eating healthy in general will help you see improvement to your mood and physical performance. Since the kids will return to school soon, parents have to get creative again with school lunches. Options and presentation can help encourage our kids to eat healthy. Super snacks are one of my go-to’s, pair a protein-rich food with a carb-rich food to keep them fuller for longer. Nuts and dried fruit, berries and yogurt, or veggies and hummus.

After exercise always remember your skincare routine to avoid breakouts. It’s important to keep you skin clean and remove bacteria from sweat residue accumulated during your workout. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, apply moisturiser and reapply sunscreen. The

Antipodes Baptise H20 Water Gel is one of my favourites at the moment. It’s light on the skin and super hydrating. We always encourage adding sunscreen to your routine to protect your skin from the sun.

Happy belated New Year everyone, I look forward to the year ahead.

- G