From the 24th January you can collect free Rapid antigen test (RAT) kits from Blue Cross Pharmacy under the Concessional Access RAT program if you hold an eligible concession card. Eligible individuals can access 10 RATs over a 3 month period, but no more than 5 RATs in a one month period. The program will […]
How to book a Moderna vaccine with Blue Cross Pharmacy. (Please note preference is given to those aged 12-59) The booking website for Blue Cross Pharmacy is: https://blue-cross-pharmacy.pharmacybookings.com.au. Once you are on the booking website you should see: To select the Moderna vaccine option, click on the service drop down list as shown below. […]
Blue Cross Pharmacy is pleased to announce it has been selected as an authorised community pharmacy to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations to the community. This is great news for our patients, and indeed for everyone in this area, as it means there is an easy and very accessible way to get vaccinated. We all want to […]
Blue Cross Pharmacy is still open our normal hours during these most recent lockdowns to assist with your health needs. Our hours are 7am to 10 pm every day of the week. Due to the ongoing situation with the latest COVID outbreak we have put in place the following additional steps to help ensure we […]
This year we will be celebrating National Stroke week for the F.A.S.T heroes saving lives, simply be recognising the signs of stroke (Face, Arms, Speech & Time), and acting FAST! What is stroke? There are two types of stroke – Ischaemic and Haemorrhagic stroke. An Ischaemic stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is […]
CHOOSING A FACE MASK: SURGICAL MASK, N95, CLOTH MASK OR BANDANA? The Victorian government has now advised people living in certain parts of Melbourne to wear a mask. As COVID-19 continues to spread in Sydney, many of you may be wondering if we need to also consider wearing face masks. Maintaining a distance of 1.5 […]
Dear loyal customers, I hope you’ve been well, keeping yourself and loved ones healthy and safe from COVID-19. We understand that many of our customers are not able to access face to face health services as this pandemic evolves. To ensure that we are there for our customers in moments that matter, Blue Cross […]
The health and safety of both our customers and staff take precedence in this health emergency. We are hard at work to ensure you can access all your healthcare needs, and thank you for your understanding. Prescriptions Currently all pharmacies have received direction, from the Australian Government, to provide no more than 1 month supply […]
What is Asthma? Asthma is a medical issue that affects the airways, the airways can be normal until a trigger which can cause them to tighten and narrow, thicken via inflammation and fill up with mucus. This will lead to wheezing, coughing, being short of breath and a feeling of tightness in the chest. The […]
Spring has arrived! Alongside the nice changes in weather and the blooming of flowers can come runny noses, itchy eyes and more! Hayfever tends to peak in spring, when grass pollens are at their peak, but can occur at any time of year depending on the allergens. Hayfever (also known as allergic rhinitis) is an […]