Cate's Chemist Blog

Mind/Land meditations and soundscapes - YouTube Explore the peaceful harmony between the mind and nature in our latest 15-part video and podcast series titled Mind/Land. Filmed at picturesque locations in South East Queensland, such as the Noosa Everglades, Maleny Rainforest,...

These exercises are designed to increase your muscular strength, targeting all of your major muscle groups. Make sure you gradually increase the repetitions or resistance so that you can continue to achieve strength gains, improved posture and muscle definition as...

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Discover the joy of gifting with DB's 2023 Holiday Collection, now available at Cate's Chemist! Explore a wide range of skincare, makeup, and beauty essentials that make perfect gifts for your loved ones.

The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 grounding method is a simple exercise that can reduce anxiety in minutes. It is a helpful tool for calming the mind in an unpredictable world. Grounding techniques can help calm the body's fight-or-flight response...

The head of a discount pharmacy group stated that pharmacy location rules aren't beneficial to the community. However, the US has over 40% of areas that have limited access to pharmacies. Believe it or not, many areas lack a convenient pharmacy...

Deodorants vs. Antiperspirants: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?  If you’re like most people, you probably use some kind of product to keep your underarms fresh and dry throughout the day. But do you know the difference between...

Do you often get caught up at work, and lose track of time? Some people benefit from delivery if they are stuck at home without transport. But executives and workers can also benefit from this convenient option. Any workplace with a...

A medicine might have a biological origin or a chemical origin. When medicines are new they are usually patented so that the original brand can recover their research and development costs. When a chemical medicine comes off patent, 'generics' are...

Light impacts mental health by regulating our circadian rhythm, influencing mood, energy, productivity, and sleep quality. It also affects hormone production, including melatonin and serotonin, which play a role in emotional stability. Light exposure can impact mental health, with factors...

Cate's Chemist is working to minimise the impacts of 60-day dispensing on our patients as implementation and training continues. Not all medicines are eligible, and not all the eligible medicines are available to patients from 1 Sep 23. There is...

Getting frisky doesn’t have to be risky business. This blog discusses contraception methods that can prevent pregnancy and protect against sexually transmissible infections (STIs) It not only educates but assists the readers find the best method for their lifestyle by exploring different...

  With flu season fast approaching, we would like to remind you about the importance of getting your flu vaccine. The flu season typically runs from April to October, so to ensure you and your family members stay healthy and...

Electronic prescriptions are a new way of getting and dispensing medicines in Australia. They are a digital version of a paper prescription that can be sent from your doctor to your phone or email, or to your Active Script List...

We all know kids get excited and love to go back to school but as parent, one thing we DON'T love is headlice! Treating nits isn’t anybody’s favourite job, but with our wide range of headlice products we can help make...

Some big changes are coming to community pharmacy in North Queensland who are participating in the North Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot. The Pilot will be able to offer treatment for more everyday health conditions right within the...

The Australian Government’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) aims to provide affordable medicines to all Australians. A wide range of prescription medicines are also available at subsidised prices on the PBS.   The co-payment is the amount you pay towards the cost of...

Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments for sleep apnoea. Learn about CPAP devices, in-home sleep studies, and how you can get a referral for a bulk-billed sleep study from Cate’s Chemist. Improve your sleep health today with expert guidance.

Crutches and mobility aids are artificial supports to assist those who need aid in mobility. Alongside crutches, mobility aids include wheelchair, toilet/shower aids, reaching devices and much more. Whether you are looking for mobility aids for long or short term,...

The reduction to PBS co-payment from January 1st, 2023, was an historic and very emotional moment for many. It was rewarding to see history in the making as this was the first time in the 75-year history of the PBS that there has been a downwards...

School-friendly hours are available. The successful applicant will be a university-qualified, insured and AHPRA-registered pharmacist with the right to work in Australia. To be successful in applying for this opportunity, you will be able to relate to a diverse range of...