Health Answers

The current expiration date of these is February 2013. We do not offer 20% off for orders over $200.

This is something you need to speak to your doctor about - they will know your history and will be able to tell you if this is required.

No you do not need a prescription for this shampoo. Please see the link below for shipping options. https://www.pharmacydirect.co.nz/shipping.html

It doesn't matter how you go about it - if the order arrives first we will wait for prescription, if prescription arrives first our dispensary will contact you and you can let them know you will be placing an order. The order will not be dispatched until the prescription is received by us.

Unfortunately there is no ETA on this product at the moment. As soon as it is available we will have it in stock on the website.

Hi there - yes, we can ship to Australia, please see the following link for further details. https://www.pharmacydirect.co.nz/shipping.html

The only active ingredient in this product is the Glucosamine, there is no Chondroiton in this.

Restless legs are sometimes caused by lack of iron, so if this is the reason you are suffering from this it may help. However, lack of iron is only one of many reasons people suffer from Restless legs.

This could be used on the face, however it is very thick/heavy so is usually used for very dry areas on the body.

Our supplier sets all the pricing for the fragrance products, so this is the correct price. They do sometimes special items off if they have excess stock, so it may be a case of this. Unless otherwise specified it is the same product.

This QV Face range is lanolin free.

Hi there - if the wound is still healing it is good to use the Repair, this helps minimise scarring. If the wound is already healed the Restore is best to use as it is more specific to scarring.

There are two different types of Elevit - Elevit with Iodine is for women who are planning pregnancy, are already pregnant, or are breastfeeding. The Elevit Womens Multi is just a multivitamin for general use for women who are not taking the other Elevit.

Hi there - our current stock of this has an expiration date of September 2012, however more stock is due so this may change - please contact us if you would like an updated expiration date.

You can either order repeats when required, or you are welcome to get the whole amount at once - whatever is most suitable for you.

These contain 50mg of Omega 3.

Unfortunately we do not have an ETA for this product at present.

You are welcome to collect your prescription from our Northcote store.

I would suggest using the Repair initially until the wound has healed, and then continue with the Restore.

Vitamin C is fine to take with Warfarin.

The Inner Health Plus is tolerant to short term temperature increases, so there is no problem sending this. If you are after a probiotic that does not need refrigeration you could try the Clinicians Multiflora, or the Nutralife Probiotica.

There are no side effects listed by the manufacturer.

The Junior is the smallest size available.

I would suggest speaking to your doctor prior to starting any supplements if you are taking Warfarin.

The price is in NZ dollars, however we are still waiting for this to become available from the supplier. At this stage we do not have an ETA.

It is recommended that you take Cartia with food, as it can irritate the stomach lining and taking with food reduces the risk of this occurring.

No - I would not recommend this for pimples as it is very thick/greasy and may block the pores making pimples worse.

Yes this is for the upper arm. All of the Omron Blood Pressure Monitors come with a one year guarantee.

This is now currently available.

No - this does not taste fishy.

Yes - this is how they are supposed to be prepared.

The Ladycare magnet is for continuous use.

This is available through us, but is not yet on our website - please feel free to contact us if you would like to order this.

Inner Health Plus is stored in a fridge prior to shipping, so is only out of the fridge for about 24 hours. This is not a problem, it is tolerant to short term temperature increases.

People over 65 often need more nutrients than people who are younger and if on Optifast they may not be getting there daily requirements. I would speak to your doctor, who will be able to tell you if they think this is suitable.

No, this is specifically for treatment of the skin - it does not help with hair growth.

You can purchase this via our website, you may also be able to get this from Life Pharmacy or Farmers stores.

This is now available again from our supplier.

Yes, this is safe to use on the hand while pregnant.

As far as I am aware there is only one formulation available - this is suitable for any skin tones who are wanting something to reduce pigmentation spots.

This can be taken during pregnancy, however you should take the lowest recommended dosage as this is a high strength ginger.

It is a case of trying a few as seeing what works for you, everyone has different results. If it is the hot flushes that you find the worst syptom it may be worth trying something which contains "Black Cohosh" as many women find this ingredient to be effective in reducing severity of hot flushes.

You are welcome to purchase Trilogy online and we can send to you overseas - please see our website for full details regarding international shipping.

Gripe water is currently out of stock. We only have the one store, we are based in Northcote.

This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer.

Yes, we are able to send most items to China if you buy online.

Unfortunately the ovulation sticks are not available on their own, you do need to buy a whole new kit.

Hi there - it is always recommended to check with your doctor prior to taking any supplements if you are already on prescribed medications.

Hi there - unfortunately this is not a range we will be keeping any longer.

Unfortunately we are not able to offer the "travellers pack" - this is only available through selected retailers.