Expertise and Advice
Expertise and Advice to assist in your Healthcare Journey
At Bayside Pharmacy the pharmacist can help with your minor health concerns. Our pharmacist is well trained in medicines and as a qualified health professional can offer personal clinical advice and provide over the counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses. The pharmacist plays a vital role in improving patient care through the medicines and information provided. As an example, we compliment the services of general practitioner doctors by providing the scripted medicines and are also able to clarify any questions relating to the medicine. It is common for patients to have clarifying questions relating to the medication after their GP appointment, such as how and when to take a medication.
Improve your Quality of Life
Our pharmacist will seek to improve your quality of life and enjoys seeing the impact of the quality of care that our patients receive. We provide a range of difference services at Bayside Pharmacy Vic to improve your quality of life and general health. This includes blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, professional advice, home delivery of medicines and many more. Ask our pharmacist about the services provided at Bayside Pharmacy Vic.
Advice on General Health Care Products
Our staff at Bayside Pharmacy Vic have the necessary knowledge and experience to advise on a range of general health issues and recommend suitable products. This includes sleep well-being, skin health, sun protection, wound management, cold and flu treatments to name just a few. Please see our services page for further information.
Prescriptions and Medication
As a pharmacist we teach our patients about prescription medication so that they understand what and why they are taking these. Just as importantly is when and how to take their prescribed medications and recognising any such side efforts of their medications.
Generic Medication
Through generic prescribed medication we teach our patients how to save on their medication expenses. Generic medications contain the same active ingredients as the originally marketed brand and can be expected to be just as safe and effective, but are often less expensive as an alternative to the original brand. In Australia, companies must adhere to the same quality and safety standard as companies making the original brands of medicines. The pharmacist will always give the patient the option to decide which brand they would prefer.
Consumer Medicine Information
The consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflet provides important information about the medicine you are taking. Always ask our pharmacist about the CMI for your medicine when starting a new medicine. More information can be found at the official Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website.