Jason bought Priceline Pharmacy Pacific Fair in December 2023, bringing his career full circle: this is the store where he first trained. He completed his Master of Pharmacy at Griffith University, finished his internship in 2015, and spent five years with Priceline before working as a locum pharmacist across North Queensland.
Qualifications and registration
- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
- Master of Pharmacy
- Registered pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Ahpra registration number: PHA0001976405
You can check any health practitioner’s registration on the Ahpra public register by searching for their name or registration number.
How are articles reviewed?
Our articles are written by the Priceline Pharmacy Pacific Fair team. Before an article is published, Jason checks it against the sources listed at the end of it, current Australian guidelines and the advertising rules for medicines. The date of the latest review is shown at the top of every article.
Read more about how we write and check our health information.
Articles reviewed by Jason Markey (87)
Health advice
- Ear piercing aftercare: how to look after a new piercing
- Hangover remedies: what actually helps, and what doesn't
- Mosquitoes on the Gold Coast: Ross River virus and bite prevention
- Padel on the Gold Coast: health benefits and how to avoid injury
- Red, stinging eyes after swimming: causes and relief
- Swimmer's ear: symptoms, treatment and how to prevent it
- Can you drink alcohol while taking antibiotics?
- Cold sores and the sun: triggers and what helps
- Eczema in summer: keeping flare-ups under control
- Summer holiday first aid kit checklist (Gold Coast edition)
- Hayfever on the Gold Coast: why our season is different
- Heat exhaustion vs heatstroke: symptoms, first aid, hydration
- Normal blood pressure: numbers explained (and when to act)
- Can you take paracetamol and ibuprofen together?
- Travel sickness on theme park rides, boats and road trips
- Acne treatment at the pharmacy: what actually helps
- Athlete’s foot treatment: how to clear it for good
- Bluebottle sting treatment: what to do (and what not to do)
- Common cold remedies: myths, facts and what helps
- Constipation relief: a pharmacist’s checklist
- Dry skin remedies: a pharmacist’s checklist
- Haemorrhoids treatment: myths, facts and home care
- Headache relief: your questions answered
- Heartburn relief and GORD: what actually helps
- How to treat a cut or scrape: step-by-step first aid
- Migraine relief: what to do when an attack starts
- Nail fungus treatment: myths, facts and what works
- Scabies treatment in Australia: your questions answered
- Sprain vs strain: what’s the difference and what to do
- Sunburn treatment: what to do after too much sun
- Trouble sleeping: tips from your local pharmacist
Skincare & beauty
- Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list
- How to choose the right sunscreen for Gold Coast conditions
- Fake tan: how to apply it, make it last, and why you still need SPF
- Fragrance gift ideas from our beauty advisors
- Fragrance and sensitive skin: allergies, sun reactions and wearing scent
- Are gel nails and UV nail lamps safe? UV, allergies and removal
- How often should you clean makeup brushes and sponges?
- How to make perfume last longer in Gold Coast heat
- Does makeup expire? How long mascara, foundation and lipstick last
- Mineral vs chemical sunscreen: which is right for your skin?
- Pigmentation and melasma in Queensland: what helps
- Retinol for beginners: how to start without irritation
- Skincare for humid weather: a Gold Coast summer routine
- Skincare routine order: what goes on first (and what not to mix)
- SPF30 vs SPF50+: does the number matter on the Gold Coast?
- Does SPF in your foundation count? Sunscreen under makeup, done right
- Sun safety on the Gold Coast: why UV is a year-round job
Local guides
Prescriptions & medicines
- Why your pharmacist asks questions (and sometimes for ID)
- How to move your prescriptions to a new pharmacy
- 60-day prescriptions: which medicines, who can get them and what you save
- Contraceptive pill from a Queensland pharmacist: how it works
- Generic vs brand-name medicines: are they the same?
- How to help an ageing parent manage their medicines
- How to get rid of old medicines safely (free at the pharmacy)
- eScripts, Active Script Lists and scripts on file, explained
- PBS Safety Net 2026: thresholds, tracking and what you pay after
- What can a pharmacist treat in Queensland without a GP?
Vaccinations
- Free vaccines at the pharmacy in Queensland: who's eligible in 2026
- Vaccines for uni students: placements, colleges and catch-ups
- Shingles vaccine: who can get it free and why it matters
- Flu season in Queensland: when to get your flu shot
- Whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy: what you need to know
Travel health
- Vaccinations for China: what Australians need before they go
- Vaccinations for Fiji: what Australians need before they go
- Vaccinations for India: what Australians need before they go
- Vaccinations for Bali: what Australians need before they go
- Do you need vaccinations for Japan? What Australians should know
- Passport photo requirements: Australia and common visa sizes
- Vaccinations for Thailand and Vietnam: a pharmacist's guide
- Travel health checklist: what to sort 6–8 weeks before you fly
Vitamins & supplements
- Magnesium supplements: which type, and what the evidence says
- Should you take a probiotic with antibiotics?
- Supplements that can interact with your medicines
- Vitamin D on the Gold Coast: do you still need a supplement?
Dental & oral care
- Dry mouth: common causes (including medicines) and what helps
- Electric vs manual toothbrush: which is better?
- Teeth whitening strips and kits: are they safe?
- Mouth ulcer treatment: home care and when to worry
Baby & child
- Sun protection for babies: what's safe under 12 months
- Paracetamol and ibuprofen for kids: doses, timing and safety
- Gastro in kids: how to keep them hydrated and when to worry
- Threadworms: how to treat the whole family and stop reinfection