Pharmacy Moments on 7XS: Recent Episodes

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With Chris Walpole

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On this edition of Pharmacy Moments, Chris and Skirvo had a discussion on Meningococcal disease

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In this edition of Pharmacy Moments, Chris talked about the dangers of vaping.

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Chris Walpole , our wonderful pharmacist for Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy was back for another edition of Pharmacy Moments. With Winter fast approaching, we thought it was appropriate to talk about Asthma. We also reiterated why it was important to have our Flu and and Covid Shots now not to protect ourselves but there are many people who have Asthma so they tend to suffer more if they contract the Flu or COViD. So let's help protect the Asthma sufferers on the west coast. 

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In this edition of Pharmacy Moments, Chris walked us through the new 30 days dispenser system implemented by the Federal Government. 

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On this edition of Pharmacy Moments, Skirvo and Chris Walpole were talking about Childhood Obesity.

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Pharmacy Moments has returned for 2023 and today Chris Walpole was talking about how the Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy operates. He also talked about pholcodine, the Cough medicine which has been banned today 

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Chris and Amy joined Skirvo for the final Pharmacy Moment for 2022. Today they discussed alcohol and drinking over christmas, mental health at christmas time, and Chris also mentioned the opening hours of the Queenstown Pharmacy over the christmas period. Amy has not gone long until the end of her internship in Queenstown but she has really enjoyed the experience and loves the community and getting to know everyone.

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Chris Walpole from Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy was back for another edition of Pharmacy Moments this moment. Today he was joined by the current intern Amy so we got to meet her. Chris talked about being out and about in the sun, the sunscreens available, the dangers and all we need to do to protect ourselves in the sun this summer

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Today on Pharmacy Moments, Chris and Skirvo were talking about Movember and the reminder of the importance for men to be checked for Prostate cancer and Testicular cancer regular.  They also touched on men's mental health as well.

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This time on Pharmacy Moments, Chris was talking about diabetes. Its World Diabetes  day on 16th November 

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Tomorrow is World Osteoporosis day and that is what Chris was talking to Skirvo about this morning on Pharmacy Moments. 

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Chris Walpole, pharmacist from Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy was back in the studio with Skirvo for another edition of Pharmacy Moments. Today, talking about gout. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of gout as described by Chris, please call into Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy today for the best advice from Chris and the team

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Today on Pharmacy Moments, Chris Walpole was discussing Stomach Ulcers. 

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Chris Walpole from Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy was in for another Pharmacy Moments this morning. Todays subject was Mouth Ulcers, which we all experience from time to time. Skirvo constantly bites his tongue while eating and gets an ulcer argh !!!!

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Our Queenstown medical union pharmacist mate Chris was in the studio for another edition of Pharmacy Moments . Today he and Skirvo were talking about pain relief medication.

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It was great to have Chris from Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy back in the studio for another edition of Pharmacy Moments. Today he gave us the latest covid info, including the current criteria involved in receiving a booster, new anti virals for treating covid and changes to the PBS safety net

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Chris Walpole caught up with Skirvo for another Pharmacy Moments. It is Bowel cancer awareness month , so  Chris spent a lot of the show, talking about bowel. He also touched on Mental health during Men's health week this week.

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On this fortnight's Pharmacy Moments Chris and Skirvo were talking about Oral Health. Topics include Gingivitis and other gum diseases and how to prevent and eradicate plus how to maintain health teeth and gums. 

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On this edition of Pharmacy Moments, Chris and Skirvo talks about the Flu and Covid and why it is vitally important to get vaccinated for both . 

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This Fortnight, Chris and Skirvo talked about heart attack- what causes a heart attacks, what we need to do when and after we have a heart attack and the treatment.

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Chris Walpole from Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy today for another edition of Pharmacy Moments. Today talking about back pain.

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This fortnight on XS Sport, Skirvo and Chris Walpole from Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy were chatting about sporting injuries, what the most common ones are and how to manage them.

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Pharmacy Moments is back for 2022 and today Chris Walpole from QMU Pharmacy and Skirvo talked about COVID in Tasmania, what the stats are telling us , and how the Vaccinations are effecting COVID symptoms. We are also reminding us all how important social distancing, mask wearing, hand sanitising and using check in tas is so we can protect us all. Chris also wanted to let us know that rapid antigen test kits will be available in store very soon

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It's been a pleasure doing Pharmacy Moments with Chris Walpole this year. Chris and the staff at Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy wish you a safe and happy christmas and a prosperous new year. 7XS extend the same to Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy . On the final pharmacy moments for the year we discussed alcohol and medication during the holidays, mask wearing in the pharmacy, opening times at the pharmacy during the holidays and the “Doc to Dot” project by David Fitzpatrick and Lea Walpole which you can take part in at the Queenstown Medical Union Clinic in Queenstown

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IN THIS EPISODE OF PHARMACY MOMENTS, CHRIS AND SKIRVO WERE DISCUSSING SKIN CARE. WITH SUMMER COMING UP, CERTAINLY A TIMELY DISCUSSION.

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On this edition of Pharmacy Moments, Chris and Skirvo had a good discussion on the importance of Oral Health

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In this edition of Pharmacy Moments, Chris and Skirvo were talking about blocked ears and other associated ear problems. See Chris and the team at Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy for advice and the products to use and also see your GP as well.

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On this episode of Pharmacy Moments Chris and Skirvo were talking about Allergies, what causes them and the treatments available

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Chris Walpole  from Queenstown Medical Union, providing us with an update on the pandemic and total lockdown in NSW . He also stressed the need to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones and also to prevent us from going into a lockdown. He also thanked everyone for using the QR codes. Don't forget Ochre Medical centres are operating clinics in Queenstown and Zeehan . In Queenstown the clinics are held at the old QMU building on Tuesday afternoons (AZ) and Wednesday mornings (Pfizer) . For Zeehan the clinics are held at the Zeehan town hall on Friday mornings (AZ) and Friday afternoons (Pfizer) .

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On this edition of Pharmacy Moments, Chris Walpole from Queenstown Medical Union gave us the latest information on COVID and the Vaccines , the importance of the QR Code and answered the question as to whether the face masks are useless

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On Pharmacy Moments today , Chris talked about the importance and the reasons behind the mandatory requirements of QR Code check it sites at all stores in Tasmania and for people to download the QR Code App onto your phone. He also touched on the latest in relation to the COVID Vaccines

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On this episode, Chris and Skirvo discussed Chicken Pox, the Symptoms and treatment

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Today on Pharmacy Moments Skirvo and Chris discussed Sleep Apnoea . Skirvo himself is a Obstructive Sleep Apnoea  sufferer so Chris asked him questions on what is sleep Apnoea   , Symptoms and treatment. Chris also touched on Mental Health as well.

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It's time to catch up with your local Pharmacist - Mr Chris Walpole.

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COVID Clinic on the West Coast

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Let's catch up with Chris Walpole, your local Pharmacist @ QMU

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Let's talk about the COVID-19 vaccine recently rolled out in Australia/Tasmania

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Do you need to touch base on Nausea and Vomiting? 

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Let's talk about the COVID-19 Vaccine.

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Chris is here to make sure you don't over indulge at Christmas time and that you are being Sun Smart this Summer.

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Do you have a Cough?

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Why am I itching? 

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Do you or someone you know have Allergies?

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This week its all about Sleep Disorders.

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We welcome back local Pharmacist - Mr. Chris Walpole for Pharmacy Moments.