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Check out our My Hardy's Winter magazine

At Hardy’s Health Hub in Anglesea Pharmacy, we strive to educate you about the natural products that can assist your lifestyle and help with many different ailments. Call in and see Sarah today! ...

Codeine is now prescription-only

You now need a prescription from your doctor for pain relief tablets containing the ingredient Codeine.These commonly used Over The Counter medicines are no longer allowed to be sold by pharmacies in NZ.From 5th November all codeine-containing medicines have become prescription-only. This means that people wishing to use codeine combined with paracetamol or ibuprofen will need to see their doctor and ask for a prescription.This change affects the following medicines:...

Shop online with CLICK + COLLECT

For your shopping convenience you can now shop for our top-selling medicines and vitamins from home.  It's safe, convenient and super-simple! CLICK HERE to check it out Shopping online is a great way to get the essential products you need, with the least fuss. Browse through our top-sellers on your phone, tablet or computer, add them to your shopping cart and choose Anglesea Pharmacy as your pickup location before you check out  We'll text or email you when your purchases are ready to ...

Vitamin B Complex

Vitamin B refers to not one, but eight different vitamins. The B vitamins are water soluble which means that the body cannot store them. Many people get all the vitamin B they need from a varied, healthful diet, but others benefit from taking a vitamin B-complex supplement. Vitamin B-complex supplements include all of the essential B vitamins in one pill and they are often used to reduce fatigue and boost mood. Some studies suggest that B-complex vitamins can lift your spirits an...

Stress and anxiety

Tips for stress and anxietyStress is our body’s natural reaction to a demand or threat. It triggers your body’s fight, freeze or flight response, which causes a surge of hormones that would have helped our ancestors to run away from the stressor or fight it. It is supposed to be a short, sharp response to danger. But if you feel stressed a lot of the time, you put a lot of pressure on your health. Some stress is helpful as it can motivate you to meet a deadline or get things done. ...

When you need help sleeping

Most people have experienced poor sleep from time to time, however regular lack of sleep over many months or years can lead to a number of other health problems. It can increase your risk of depression, anxiety, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Before resorting to medicines, try making a few changes to your daily routine and habits. These strategies can make a big difference and help you to sleep better at night:Set your body clock – go to bed&nbs...

Boost your immune system - and SAVE $10!

We recommend this great special from NZ's favourite health supplements brand - Go Healthy. Vir Defence Capsules 60 Capsules just $19-99These capsules contain Olive Leaf extract which boosts your immune system and reduces the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections like colds. Other important immune support ingredients include Zinc, Vitamin C, Garlic and Echinacea. Call in today and keep your supply handy for the first sign of a winter cold!...

Tips for how to manage asthma better!

If you need more information or a demonstration about how to use inhalers or spacers please see us instore today....