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Needle-Free Flu Protection Now Available Across NSW Parents across NSW can now access a free, needle-free flu vaccine for children and teenagers aged 2 to 17 years following the expansion of the NSW Government's FluMist® Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccination Program. Previously available only to children aged 2–4 years, the program now covers all eligible children and adolescents aged 2&ndas …

Free RSV vaccines coming for older Australians: what you need to know The Australian Government has announced that RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccines will soon be available for free to older Australians under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). This change is aimed at protecting people most at risk from RSV, a common virus that can become serious, especially during winter. Health Mini …

We’re excited to announce the opening of our new Your Discount Chemist store in Lawnton, Queensland. Conveniently positioned on Gympie Road in Lawnton, serving the Moreton Bay and North Brisbane regions, Your Discount Chemist’s first Queensland store offers bigger savings, more specials, our full product range, and fast prescription services to customers in QLD. With Your Discount Chem …

Spring Allergy Relief Beat hay fever with pharmacist-recommended treatments and simple daily habits. Spring is a beautiful time in Australia - warmer weather, blossoming gardens, and longer days. But it’s also the peak of hay fever season, leaving many Aussies struggling with sneezing, itchy eyes, and blocked noses. If you’re searching for allergy relief in Australia, here are our …

PBS Update: Yaz, Yasmin and Slinda Now Cheaper – Here’s What You Need to Know More savings, more options – right at your local pharmacy. As of March 1, several important women’s health medications, including Slinda, Yaz, and Yasmin, have been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). That means lower prices and greater access to contraceptives and other treatments. …

As of February 2025, the TGA is reducing paracetamol pack sizes to minimise the risk of overdose, especially in children and young people. Paracetamol is one of the most commonly misused over-the-counter medicines. What the changes mean• The new maximum size for paracetamol packs available in pharmacies without the supervision of a pharmacist will be 50 tablets. Larger packs will still be ava …