PHARMACY SERVICES
We have a range of practical healthcare services to help manage your health and wellness.
Compounding, Medication Packing, Staged Supply, Pharmacotherapy Program, Home Medication Reviews, National Diabetes Services Scheme, Medical Equipment Rentals, Blood Pressure & Sugar Monitoring, Scripts on File, Passport & Photo ID, Free Local Delivery and Documentation & Certification.
FLU VACCINATIONS
Mid-Autumn is the best time to get your flu jab.
Government-funded vaccines available in store to eligible* patients.
Private market vaccines now available to those who are not eligible for the NIP.
Prescription not required
Quadrivalent vaccines supplied
Administered by a highly trained pharmacist
Strict hygiene & sanitization procedures followed
COMPOUNDING
Compounding is the art and science of creating a personalised medicine from scratch.
Raw ingredients sourced from Australian Suppliers & comes with a Certificate of Analysis
State of art equiment utilised
Standard Operating Procedures followed
Compounders trained by Medisca
WHOOPING COUGH (PERTUSSIS) VACCINATION
Scripts not required.
Via the National Immunisation Program, we are able to provide free whooping cough vaccines. Eligibility are as below:
Catch-up for people aged 15 – 19 years
Refugees & all humanitarian entrants from 15 years & over
Pregnant women from 20 weeks gestation during every pregnancy
Partner of a pregnant women in her third trimester if the partner has not had a booster in the last ten years
Grandparents only if they are the primary carer or legal guardian
of the newborn baby
A fee applies to private whooping cough vaccines.
MEDICATION PACKING
A simple, convenient & portable pack which aids as a visible reminder to take your medications everyday. Suitable for all age groups. Reduces error & waste.
A Comprehensive list of the packed medications, including a description of the shape and colour of the medication packed, will be listed at the back of your pack.
Cold Seal Webster-Pak securely seals one week's worth of medication.
Also available is the Cold Seal Flexi Pack, where you can tear off one or several dosages for when you are out and about.
STAGED SUPPLY
Medications may be supplied on a daily, weekly or alternate days as requested by prescriber or initiated by the patient themselves.
This supply arrangement is of potential benefit to those who are at particular risk of harm, or of causing harm, through the misuse, abuse or diversion of medicine, often because of mental illness or drug dependence.
PHARMACOTHERAPY PROGRAM
We offer a comprehensive opiod replacement program for patients who are addicted to opoid-based drugs such as heroin or prescription pain killers.
Treatment available only upon a valid prescription from your doctor.
Strict pharmacotherapy guidelines adhered to.
Methadone syrup or Suboxone film available.
NATIONAL DIABETES SERVICE SCHEME
We are a NDSS access point, offering fully-subsidised continuous glucose monitoring products to eligible patients living with diabetes or whom have a clinical monitoring need.
Glucose test strips and insulin pen needles are available via the NDSS.
Eligibile individuals must register prior to accessing the NDSS.
PHOTO ID
Our digital camera complies with the Australian passport size.
Width 35-40mm, Height 45-50mm and Chin to Crown 32-36mm.
Neutral face, no smiling please ... !!
HOME MEDICATION REVIEWS
Are you struggling to take your medication as prescribed? Confused about the directions, concerned about the side-effects or not sure if you are taking the right dose etc.?
Upon referral from your GP, a Home Medication Review can be conducted in the comfort of your own house by an accredited pharmacist. This is a comprehensive clinical review of your medication regime. It will help improve your knowledge and management of your medications. Additionally, any clinical suggestions will be forwarded to the GP.
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING
We are happy to help you check your blood pressure within the pharmacy. You may also wish to hire a blood pressure monitor so you can keep track of your own blood pressure in the comfort of your own home.
BLOOD SUGAR MONITORING
We offer a quick & simple 5-minute finger-prick test to patients whom are diabetic, have uncontrolled sugar levels, have a family history of diabetes or for diagnotic purposes.
SCRIPTS ON FILE
Never lose a script again! ... Leave your prescription with us and we will keep it safe for you. Contact us and we will dispense the required prescription so that it is ready for you to collect upon your arrival
LOCAL DELIVERY
During the current Covid-19 crisis, we will be masked up, wearing gloves and maintaining the 1.5m social distance whilst delivering. Cashless payment is preferred.
DOCUMENTATION & CERTIFICATION
We can witness signatures of statutory declarations (not sworn statements).
Additionally, we can also certify copies of original documents like birth certificate, marriage certificate, passports etc.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Not all pharmacies provide this service, and that’s one more reason why Beacon Cove Pharmacy is like no other Pharmacy. Our team of skilled pharmacists and professionals are dedicated to making your experience easy and pleasant. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this service, please give us a call or stop by, and we’ll be happy to help.