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60-day prescriptions: which medicines, who can get them and what you save
60 day prescriptions explained: who can get one, which PBS medicines qualify and what you save at the 2026 co-payment. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
Can you drink alcohol while taking antibiotics?
Can you drink alcohol while taking antibiotics? Which ones react, why alcohol slows recovery and what warning labels mean. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
Sun protection for babies: what's safe under 12 months
Sun protection for babies under 12 months on the Gold Coast: shade, clothing and hats first, sunscreen from 6 months, pram safety. Ask our Broadbeach team.
How to choose the right sunscreen for Gold Coast conditions
A buyer's checklist for the best sunscreen on the Gold Coast: SPF50+, broad spectrum, water resistance, humid-weather textures, kids and makeup.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen for kids: doses, timing and safety
Paracetamol dose for your child by weight, how often to give ibuprofen, whether you can give both, and when to see a GP. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
Cold sores and the sun: triggers and what helps
Can the sun trigger a cold sore? Why UV sets them off, SPF lip balm for Gold Coast beach days, what to do at the first tingle and when to see a GP.
Contraceptive pill from a Queensland pharmacist: how it works
How to get the contraceptive pill from a trained Queensland pharmacist: who's eligible, what happens in the consult and when you'll see a GP. Pacific Fair.
Dry mouth: common causes (including medicines) and what helps
Dry mouth is often a side effect of medicines. Common causes, why it matters for your teeth and what helps. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
Eczema in summer: keeping flare-ups under control
Eczema in summer myths vs facts: heat, sweat, pool and beach swimming, sunscreen for sensitive skin and when to see a GP, for humid Gold Coast weather.
Electric vs manual toothbrush: which is better?
Electric vs manual toothbrush: what research and the Australian Dental Association say, who benefits most and which features matter. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Fake tan: how to apply it, make it last, and why you still need SPF
Fake tan tips: how to prep, apply with a mitt, make it last and remove it, plus why a fake tan gives no UV protection. Ask our Pacific Fair beauty advisors.
Summer holiday first aid kit checklist (Gold Coast edition)
A first aid kit checklist for Gold Coast summer holidays: what to pack for the beach, pool, theme parks and road trips, plus keeping medicines cool.
Forgot your medicine on holiday? How to get it on the Gold Coast
Forgot medication on holiday? Step-by-step options for Gold Coast visitors from interstate and overseas, including eScripts and a GP inside our store.
Fragrance gift ideas from our beauty advisors
Fragrance gift ideas from our Pacific Fair beauty advisors: scent families, EDT vs EDP, testing tips and how Gold Coast heat and humidity change fragrance.
Fragrance and sensitive skin: allergies, sun reactions and wearing scent
Fragrance and sensitive skin: signs of perfume allergy, patch testing, fragrance-free vs unscented, sun reactions and asthma. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
Gastro in kids: how to keep them hydrated and when to worry
Gastro in kids: how much fluid to give and how often, signs of dehydration, drinks to avoid and Queensland childcare rules. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Are gel nails and UV nail lamps safe? UV, allergies and removal
Are gel nails and UV nail lamps safe? UV exposure, acrylate (HEMA) allergy, DIY kit risks, safe removal and infection signs. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
Generic vs brand-name medicines: are they the same?
Are generic medicines the same as brand? How the TGA checks them, why they look different, the PBS brand premium and how to ask. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Hayfever on the Gold Coast: why our season is different
Why hayfever on the Gold Coast peaks in summer, not spring: a local pollen calendar, tips to cut exposure and when to see a GP. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Head lice: how to get rid of them (and stop them coming back)
Head lice treatment step by step: the conditioner-and-comb method, lotions, re-treating after 7 days and Queensland school rules. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Heat exhaustion vs heatstroke: symptoms, first aid, hydration
Heat exhaustion symptoms vs heatstroke, step-by-step first aid, when to call 000 and hydration tips for a humid Gold Coast summer, from our local pharmacy.
How to help an ageing parent manage their medicines
Visiting Mum or Dad over the holidays? How to help an elderly parent with medication: warning signs, medicines lists, packs, reviews and safe disposal.
How often should you clean makeup brushes and sponges?
How often should you clean makeup brushes and sponges? Step-by-step washing and drying, plus when to replace your tools. Ask our Pacific Fair beauty team.
How to get rid of old medicines safely (free at the pharmacy)
How to dispose of old medicines in Australia for free: what pharmacies accept, what to do with sharps and how to check expiry dates. Ask our Broadbeach team.
eScripts, Active Script Lists and scripts on file, explained
How to use eScripts, set up an Active Script List and keep paper scripts on file, plus what to do if you lose a token. Plain guide from Pacific Fair.
Magnesium supplements: which type, and what the evidence says
Magnesium supplements explained: citrate vs oxide vs glycinate, the evidence for cramps and sleep, and medicine timing. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
How to make perfume last longer in Gold Coast heat
How to make perfume last longer in Gold Coast heat: moisturised skin, pulse points, clothes and hair, storage and a sun caution. Ask our Pacific Fair team.
Does makeup expire? How long mascara, foundation and lipstick last
Does makeup expire? How long mascara, foundation and lipstick last, the open-jar symbol, and storing makeup in Queensland heat. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Mineral vs chemical sunscreen: which is right for your skin?
Mineral vs chemical sunscreen: how each works, which suits sensitive skin, acne, rosacea and kids, and what the TGA says on safety. Ask us in Broadbeach.
Normal blood pressure: numbers explained (and when to act)
What's a normal blood pressure? How to read the two numbers, Australian ranges, home vs in-store checks at Pacific Fair, and when to see a GP or call 000.
Can you take paracetamol and ibuprofen together?
Can you take paracetamol and ibuprofen together? Most adults can. Daily limits, combination tablets and who should avoid ibuprofen. Ask our Broadbeach team.
PBS Safety Net 2026: thresholds, tracking and what you pay after
PBS Safety Net 2026 explained: the $1,748.20 and $277.20 thresholds, tracking family scripts and what you pay once you reach it. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Pigmentation and melasma in Queensland: what helps
Pigmentation and melasma in Queensland: sun spots vs melasma vs acne marks, why daily tinted SPF50+ helps and when to get a skin check. Ask us in Broadbeach.
Postpartum hair loss: why it happens and when it stops
Postpartum hair loss: why shedding starts months after birth, when it usually stops and what to check with a GP. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
Should you take a probiotic with antibiotics?
Should you take a probiotic with antibiotics? The evidence on preventing diarrhoea, which strains, timing and who should avoid them. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Retinol for beginners: how to start without irritation
Retinol for beginners: how much to use, how often, what not to mix, irritation vs purging, daily SPF and pregnancy advice. Ask our Pacific Fair team.
Shingles vaccine: who can get it free and why it matters
Who may be eligible for the free shingles vaccine, why shingles risk rises with age, the 2-dose schedule and what to expect. Walk-ins at Pacific Fair.
Skincare for humid weather: a Gold Coast summer routine
Sticky Gold Coast summer? Skincare for humid weather: sweat, air-con, breakouts and a simple day and night routine for oily, dry and sensitive skin.
Skincare routine order: what goes on first (and what not to mix)
Skincare routine order for morning and night: where sunscreen goes, vitamin C with niacinamide, what not to mix and patch testing. Ask our Broadbeach team.
SPF30 vs SPF50+: does the number matter on the Gold Coast?
SPF30 vs SPF50+: how much UVB each filters, what 50+ means on an Australian label and why using enough matters more. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
Does SPF in your foundation count? Sunscreen under makeup, done right
Is the SPF in your foundation enough? Why makeup SPF falls short, how to layer sunscreen under makeup and reapply over it. Ask our Pacific Fair beauty team.
Supplements that can interact with your medicines
Supplements that can interact with your medicines, from St John's wort to vitamin K and minerals, and how a medication review helps. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Teeth whitening strips and kits: are they safe?
Are teeth whitening strips and kits safe? Australia's peroxide limits, side effects and who should see a dentist first. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Threadworms: how to treat the whole family and stop reinfection
Threadworm treatment: why the whole household is treated at once, when to repeat the dose and hygiene steps to stop reinfection. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Travel health checklist: what to sort 6–8 weeks before you fly
Our travel health checklist counts down from 8 weeks to the day before you fly: vaccines, scripts, PBS rules and a travel kit, sorted at Pacific Fair.
Travel sickness on theme park rides, boats and road trips
Travel sickness tips for Gold Coast theme parks, whale-watching tours and winding hinterland drives, for kids and adults, plus when to see a GP.
Vitamin D on the Gold Coast: do you still need a supplement?
Vitamin D on the Gold Coast: who is still at risk of low levels, balancing sun and skin cancer, testing and supplement doses. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
What can a pharmacist treat in Queensland without a GP?
What can pharmacists prescribe in Queensland? UTIs, the pill, reflux, skin and ear infections, who's eligible and what it costs. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Flu season in Queensland: when to get your flu shot
When to get your flu shot in Queensland before the winter peak, who may get it free, side effects and what to expect. Walk-in flu shots at Pacific Fair.
Whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy: what you need to know
Why the whooping cough vaccine is recommended in every pregnancy, the 20 to 32 week window and who else should be vaccinated. Walk-ins at Pacific Fair.
Acne treatment at the pharmacy: what actually helps
Acne treatment from the pharmacy: what helps, how long it takes and when to see a GP. Pharmacist tips on sunscreen and skincare for humid Gold Coast days.
Athlete’s foot treatment: how to clear it for good
Athlete's foot treatment: pharmacy antifungal options, how long to use them and when to see a GP. Tips for humid Gold Coast summers, pools and gym showers.
Bluebottle sting treatment: what to do (and what not to do)
Stung by a bluebottle on the Gold Coast? Step-by-step first aid from Australian guidelines, myths to ignore (vinegar, urine) and when to call 000.
Common cold remedies: myths, facts and what helps
Common cold remedies that ease symptoms, cold vs flu, why antibiotics don't help, and safe options for kids. Advice from our Pacific Fair pharmacists.
Constipation relief: a pharmacist’s checklist
Constipation relief that works: fibre, fluids, toilet position and laxative types explained, plus tips for Gold Coast holidays and when to see a GP.
Dandruff treatment: your questions answered
Dandruff treatment explained: causes, medicated shampoos, home tips and when to see a GP. Handy advice for Gold Coast swimmers who wash their hair often.
Dry skin remedies: a pharmacist’s checklist
Dry skin remedies that work: shower habits, choosing a moisturiser and when to see a GP. Tips for skin dried out by Gold Coast sun, salt water and air-con.
Haemorrhoids treatment: myths, facts and home care
Haemorrhoids treatment at home and from the pharmacy, why drinking water matters in Gold Coast heat, and when any bleeding means you should see a GP.
Headache relief: your questions answered
Headache relief explained: tension-type triggers like Gold Coast heat and dehydration, safe pain relief, medication-overuse headache and when to call 000.
Heartburn relief and GORD: what actually helps
Heartburn relief from our Broadbeach pharmacists: common triggers, eating and sleep tips, pharmacy reflux medicines, and when chest pain means call 000.
How to treat a cut or scrape: step-by-step first aid
How to treat a cut or scrape: stop bleeding, clean, cover and spot infection. Plus tetanus advice and red flags for Gold Coast beach and holiday injuries.
Migraine relief: what to do when an attack starts
Migraine relief step by step: spot the warning signs, act early, know your triggers like Gold Coast storms and glare, and when a headache means call 000.
Mouth ulcer treatment: home care and when to worry
Mouth ulcer treatment: saltwater rinses, soft foods (skip the salty beach chips), pharmacy gels, and when an ulcer needs a Gold Coast dentist or GP.
Nail fungus treatment: myths, facts and what works
Nail fungus treatment myths vs facts: pharmacy nail lacquers, when you need a GP and why it takes months. Foot tips for humid Gold Coast summers and pools.
Scabies treatment in Australia: your questions answered
Scabies treatment in Australia: pharmacy and GP options, treating your whole household, washing bedding, and advice for Gold Coast share houses.
Sprain vs strain: what’s the difference and what to do
Sprain vs strain explained, with RICE and No HARM first aid for ankles rolled on Gold Coast sand, plus the red flags that mean a GP visit or X-ray.
Sun safety on the Gold Coast: why UV is a year-round job
Gold Coast UV hits 3+ every day, even in winter. Simple sun safety for beach days, the school run and car parks, plus when to get a spot checked by a GP.
Sunburn treatment: what to do after too much sun
Sunburn treatment step by step: cool, soothe and protect burnt skin, and know when to see a GP. Pharmacist tips for Gold Coast beach days and holidays.
Trouble sleeping: tips from your local pharmacist
Trouble sleeping tips for hot, humid Gold Coast nights: routines, caffeine timing, when to see a GP and how our Pacific Fair pharmacists can help.
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