Like other pharmacies in Canterbury, Life Pharmacy Barrington have completely changed the way they do business to help stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

With COVID-19 at the forefront of everyone’s minds, the Shared Care Planning team has been exploring ways to encourage health care teams to have important conversations about medical decisions with their at risk patients.

People can still contact their general practice team or seek care at an urgent care centre during the level 4 lockdown period as they normally would.

The Green Prescription is a free support and motivation service for anyone 16 years and over, who needs help with motivation and keeping well.

Canterbury District Health Board is asking Cantabrians to be patient while the health system works to resolve delays with the distribution of the flu vaccine across the region.

The stop smoking service, Te Hā – Waitaha is continuing to support people wishing to become smokefree, during level 4 of the Covid-19 response.

A group of health professionals are working together to ensure patients who have been prescribed multiple medications (polypharmacy) are not at risk of side effects.

A young Riccarton pharmacist is helping his local Cantonese and Mandarin speaking community understand their medications and take them properly.