Warrandyte Neighbourhood Pharmacy

06/10/2026

💉 COVID-19 VACCINATION CHANGES FROM 1 OCTOBER 2026💉

There have been important changes to who can receive a free COVID-19 vaccination in Australia.

FREE COVID-19 VACCINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR:
• Adults aged 65 years and over
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged 50–74 years
• Adults aged 18+ with severe immunocompromise

If you do not fit into these groups, talk to one of our Pharmacists about whether this vaccination is reccomended for you.

Please note that there will now be a charge for the COVID-19 vaccination for anyone outside of the listed groups.

22/09/2026

🏈 AFL Grand Final Public Holiday 🏈

We will be open 10am - 1pm this Friday September 25.
(The Friday before the AFL Grand Final public holiday).

Normal hours to resume on Saturday September 26.

Thanks for understanding and enjoy the footy weekend!

23/07/2026

🍼 LOOKING FOR APTAMIL ALLERPRO SYNEO PREMIUM?🍼

If your little one has been diagnosed with cow’s milk allergy and you’re looking for Aptamil AllerPro Syneo Premium, we have stock available at Warrandyte Neighbourhood Pharmacy.

Pop in and speak with our friendly pharmacy team — we’re here to help you find the right option for your little one. 💜

08/06/2026

🩺 Protect your health this winter with the RSV Vaccine

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause serious illness, leading to complications such as pneumonia and hospitalisation.

If you're aged 75 years or older, you may be eligible for a FREE RSV vaccine through the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

✅ Helps reduce the risk of severe RSV disease
✅ Protects against RSV-related hospitalisation

No GP referral is required.

📅 Book online: https://www.medadvisor.com.au/Network/WarrandyteNeighbourhoodpharmacy
🚶 Walk-ins welcome (subject to pharmacist availability)

Speak with our friendly team at Warrandyte Neighbourhood Pharmacy to learn more about your eligibility and get protected this winter.

Your health. Our priority. 💙

07/06/2026

A friendly reminder that Neighbourhood Pharmacy will be open on Monday for the King's Birthday Public Holiday from 10:00am – 1:00pm.

28/05/2026

Immunisation Booking Website Back On Line!

We are pleased to report that our immunisation booking system is now back up and running. We apologise for any inconvenice cause during the outage.

Please follow the link below to book your appointment with us:

https://www.medadvisor.com.au/Network/WarrandyteNeighbourhoodPharmacy

Our friendly team are still avalable to assist with bookings over the phone and in store.

Thank you for your patience and understandig.

25/05/2026

⚠️ Immunisation Booking Website Temporarily Unavailable

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our online immunisation booking system.

In the meantime, patients can still book their immunisation appointments by calling the pharmacy directly. 📞 0398442029

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

25/05/2026

💊 Managing your medications has never been easier!

We’re proud to offer the MedAdvisor app to help make ordering your prescriptions quick, simple, and convenient. 📱

With MedAdvisor you can:
✅ Order your medications anytime
✅ Manage both eScripts and paper scripts
✅ Request home delivery 🚗
✅ Choose Click & Collect for faster pickup
✅ Receive medication and repeat reminders ⏰
✅ Keep track of your prescriptions all in one place
✅ Manage medications for family members with Carer Mode 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Skip the queues and stay on top of your health with just a few taps on your phone!

Download the MedAdvisor app today, or call our friendly team in-store to set it up. 😊

Download the MedAdvisor App on the Apple Store or Google Play. Manage your medication, stay in control and get on with living.

18/05/2026

The guidelines for managing asthma in Australia have changed.

For years, many of us relied on our blue reliever puffer (salbutamol or SABA— Ventolin, Asmol, Zemperon) as the main asthma medication.

The updated Australian Asthma Handbook now says this isn't enough.

Here's what's new for everyone aged 12 and over with asthma:

🚫 SABA-only treatment (blue puffer alone) is no longer recommended
✅ All adults and adolescents should have access to an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
✅ Anti-Inflammatory Reliever (AIR) therapy a single combination inhaler used as needed is now a preferred option
✅ Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART) one inhaler used both daily and for symptom relief is the other preferred approach

Why the shift? Asthma is inflammation in the airways, not just wheeze. A blue puffer relieves symptoms for a few hours but doesn't treat what's causing them. Frequent blue puffer use is linked to a higher risk of serious asthma attacks and sadly, preventable deaths.

If you've only got a blue puffer at home, it's time to book a review with your GP for a review of your asthma action plan.

Resources: National Asthma Council Australia (nationalasthma.org.au) & Asthma Australia (asthma.org.au)

15/05/2026

May is National Asthma Awareness month.

Now’s a great time to check in on your family’s asthma essentials:

✅ Check the expiry date on all puffers
✅ Check the dose counter
✅ Don’t forget the back-up puffers kept at daycare, kinder or school
✅ Finally make sure spacers are cleaned regularly and valves are in good condition

Australian asthma guidelines have also been updated recently, so it’s worth booking in with your GP to review your Asthma Action Plan, especially before winter peaks.

Pop in and chat with our team if you have any questions about your inhalers, spacer technique, or staying well through the colder months. We’re here to help. 💙