TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacist Chris Campbell
has the answers on travelling with diabetes, holiday
first aid and staying on top of your medications
I can’t find a script
for one of my meds
and, being such a
busy time, I’d prefer
not to visit my GP if I
don’t have to. Is there
anything I can do?Unfortunately, without a
script, a pharmacist will
be unable to give you the
medication, so if you can’t
find your original script,
you will need to visit your
doctor to get a new one.
To avoid this happening
again, one solution is to
manage scripts using the
TerryWhite Chemmart
Health App. This not only
lets you leave your script
with your TerryWhite
Chemmart pharmacist for
safekeeping, it also makes
remembering to fill any
recurring scripts a breeze.
As well as reminding
you to fill a script, and
chasing you if you forget,
by using the ‘tap to refill’
function you can order via
the app to skip the queue.
This comes in handy
when you are pushed for
time, as many of us are in
the lead-up to Christmas.
The app also has other
uses, such as storing info
on which medications to
take when, and in what
dose. You can even
order National Diabetes
Services Scheme
products. ■What should I pack in
my holiday first-aid kit?
This depends a little on
where you’re going on holiday,
but a few staples to consider
including are a topical
antiseptic and wound
coverings, so you can treat
any cuts or scrapes; a mild
pain reliever, in case you get
a headache or other mild pain;
insect repellent to
minimise the risk
of mosquito bites;
an alcohol hand
sanitiser, such as 24 Daily
Instant Hand Sanitiser, which
kills 99.99 per cent of germs
and is the ideal size to take on
a plane; and sunscreen. The
TerryWhite Chemmart Dry
Touch SPF 50+ Sunscreen is
a great family friendly option.
It’s suitable for all skin types,
is lightweight
and fast
absorbing,
and comes in
a family sized,
easy-to-use
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It’s helpful
to pre-pack
medication
into doses