December 18, 2020
Medicinal cannabis products are legal, high quality medicines that can be prescribed for people by their doctor. Medicinal cannabis is derived from cannabis plants and can be used to treat the symptoms of certain medical conditions, and the side effects of some treatments.
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August 13, 2020
Paracetamol suppositories for children and infants are currently available. We have ample paracetamol raw material and are preparing paracetamol suppositories for children who require them. Please contact us if you cannot find a supply of this medicine and would like our pharmacists to prepare this for your child.
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April 19, 2020
It definitely is a historic time. With all the fear and uncertainty in the world at the moment, we are experiencing things not seen since the mid 20th Century. Shortages on basic manufactured necessities such as toilet paper, foodstuffs and even medicines.
Pharmacists have the skills and expertise to prepare medicines themselves and have done so for hundreds of years. A modern compounding pharmacist has the equipment, resources and access to a wide range of raw materials to make replacement products in many situations. Should you be unable to find a medicine for yourself or your family, speak to your Border Compounding pharmacist immediately.
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April 03, 2020
Washing your hands is a powerful weapon.
In the current environment where people are rushing out to buy sanitisers and washes to kill off COVID-19 and prevent its transmission, there has been a raft of misinformation on what to use and what works. This hasn’t been helped by shortages and people trying to find alternatives in the face of sold out sanitisers.
BCP Moisturising Hand Sanitiser - Medical grade, 80% ethanol, pharmacist formulated.
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March 09, 2020
Border Compounding Pharmacy Pharmacist Lee Mcloughlan says: "We have noticed a large increase in the use of PEA over the last year. This is largely due to the fact that people are getting fantastic results for pain and eczema. We are noticing also that it is being recommended more and more by general practitioners and pain specialists accross the border, due to the fact it appears to be very safe and their patients are reporting its effectiveness".
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February 11, 2020
At BCP we are open to new scientific thoughts and never dismiss anything offhand. We take any new skincare ideas very seriously and consider them closely. However, after reading a number of articles promoting electrolyte based skincare, at this stage we just have to dismiss these products as a gimmick.
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January 09, 2020
With all the smoke in the air make sure you eat your Greens!
Did you know there are chemical compounds in cruciferous vegetables that appears to protect the lungs from carcinogens found in smoke? Indole-3-Carbinol and sulphoraphane are fascinating molecules that seems to have many other benefits too. Talk to a BCP pharmacist if you would like to know more.
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November 04, 2019
Rosacea is a chronic skin complaint affecting the face. It is characterised by small dilated blood vessels and often includes small pustules and papules.
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