Blue Cross Pharmacy offers a range of Health Services to assist with your health needs and make it easier for you to look after yourself better.
National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government and is administered by Diabetes Australia. Blue Cross Pharmacy provides blood glucose test strips and pen needles for insulin pens at the NDSS subsidised price.
Medscheck is an in store service available to all customers who take more than 5 prescription medications a month. A Pharmacist will review all your medication and help you to better understand your medicines and medical conditions. We will help to identify problems that you may be experiencing with your medicines, help you to learn more about your medicines and educate you about how to best store your medicines. This service is free of charge and funded by the Australian government. Please visit Blue Cross Pharmacy to make an appointment for your free Medscheck.
Home Medicines Review (HMR) involves your GP and our accredited pharmacist completing a comprehensive clinical review of your medicines. Your GP will write a referral to our pharmacist. Then the pharmacist will conduct an interview, preferably in the comfort of your own home, and write a report back to your GP.
Our accredited pharmacist will to do the following:
- show you how to take your medicines correctly
- explain why and when to take them
- explain where they should be stored
- what to expect when taking them
- what problems you should report to the GP
- check that prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines and vitamins are appropriate to take together
- clarify any confusion with generic medicines
- give you some help so you can remember to take your medicines
- change or cease some of your medication in consultation with your GP
A Home Medicines Review is ideal for patients who:
- take more than five medicines a day
- have recently spent time in hospital
- are concerned about their medicines
- are confused about their medicines
- do not always remember to take their medicines.
The service is fully funded by the government and there is no cost to the customer.
Blue Cross Pharmacy has partnered with ParcelPoint, Australia’s largest network of convenience-centric parcel collection and return points.
ParcelPoint places local stores at the heart of online shopping by providing a convenient alternative to the post office. Now customers can pick up and return the online purchase at Blue Cross Pharmacy to save time and money.
Blue Cross Pharmacy has experienced staff on hand to offer support and advice to new parents. To make an appointment with a pharmacist to discuss any concerns email bluecross@optusnet.com.au.
In addition, we have baby scales available to help you track your baby’s development and make sure they are feeding well.
For further advice the Tresillian Parent’s help line is available 7am to 11pm 7 days a week on 1300 272 736 (https://www.tresillian.org.au/).
For further information regarding the safe use of medications in pregnancy and breastfeeding, call MotherSafe Monday–Friday 9am-5pm on 9382 6539 (Sydney Metropolitan Area) or 1800 647 848 (Non-Metropolitan Area).
Blue Cross Pharmacy offers FREE blood pressure monitoring and advice on maintaining a healthy blood pressure.We have an automatic blood pressure monitor with normal and large cuff sizes.
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood against artery walls. We all need some blood pressure, called normal blood pressure, to stay alive, but blood pressure that is higher than normal can be dangerous. High blood pressure often has no obvious signs or symptoms and it can lead to serious health concerns such as stroke, kidney disease, heart damage and eye damage. That is why high blood pressure is sometimes called the ‘silent killer’.
Our Pharmacists can measure your blood pressure and provide advice on simple lifestyle changes that can help improve your overall health and reduce your blood pressure.
We can also complete a stroke and heart disease risk factor assessment.
What is a stroke?
A stroke happens when blood supply to the brain is interrupted. Blood is carried to the brain by blood vessels called arteries. Blood contains oxygen and important nutrients for your brain cells. Blood may be interrupted or stop moving through an artery, because the artery is blocked (ischaemic stroke) or bursts (haemorrhagic stroke). When brain cells do not get enough oxygen or nutrients, they die. The area of brain damage is called a cerebral infarct.
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) happens when there is a temporary interruption to the blood supply to the brain. It causes the same symptoms as a stroke, but these go away completely within 24 hours.
Even though symptoms may go away it is also important to get treatment as quickly as possible by calling 000.
Signs of a stroke: F A S T
How do you know if someone is having a stroke? Think… F.A.S.T.
| FACE | Check their face. Has their mouth drooped? |
| ARM | Can they lift both arms? |
| SPEECH | Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? |
| TIME | Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away. |
myPharmacyLink makes medication management easier by organising all your medications and scripts on your smart phone or tablet.
myPharmacyLink connects to the Blue Cross Pharmacy to provide automatic details of your medication, scripts and repeats.
It can remind you when you need to see your doctor for a new script, it can remind you to take each dose and also remind you when you need to fill repeats.
For more information come and speak to us in store.
Flu Vaccination appointments can no longer be made for 2017. To receive information about next years Flu Vaccination, please fill in a Contact Us form.
If you still wish to receive a Flu Vaccine then please visit Blue Cross Medical Centre.
Influenza (Flu) is a highly contagious viral infection. The Flu spreads from person to person through the air by coughing or sneezing, or by direct contact with the virus on hard surfaces or people’s hands. It can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis, which often require hospitalisation.
Vaccination is the most effective protection against the Flu
Influenza vaccination is strongly recommended and free for the following groups:
- Adults aged ≥65 years
- Pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy)
- Persons aged ≥6 months with a medical condition that increases the risk of influenza complications
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander aged 6 months to <5 years and aged ≥15 years
If you are eligible for a free vaccine then visit Blue Cross Medical Centre.
Vaccination is also recommended for anyone who may transmit influenza to children or adults at increased risk of influenza complications (e.g. parents of children with medical conditions and healthcare workers) and those travelling during the influenza season.
Blue Cross Pharmacy can provide Certificate for Personal Leave or Carer’s Leave for 1-2 days as per the Fair Work Act 2009.
Pharmacist’s can only issue certificates in relation to illness or injuries they are professionally qualified to assess. If our Pharmacist feels that your injury or illness is more serious, then you will be referred to our adjoining Medical Centre.
The fee for this service is $25 per a certificate.
