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07/09/2026

💊Repeat prescription requests

For a safe and efficient way to request your repeat prescriptions, please use The Doctors App or email our nursing team.

Submitting your request in writing gives us a clear record of:
-The medication you need
-The correct medication name and dose
-Your preferred pharmacy
-Any other information relevant to your request.

This helps reduce the risk of misunderstandings or errors and allows our clinical team to review and process your request efficiently. It also helps keep our phone lines available for patients who need more urgent assistance. 📞

📱Next time you need a repeat prescription, please request it through The Doctors App or email our nursing team at [email protected].

https://www.thedoctors.co.nz/patient-info/the-doctors-app

06/09/2026

Quick question. Do you know your breasts?🍒 Regularly check your breasts to know what's normal to you🫱🫲. If you spot a change, get it checked by a GP!

According to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, half of all breast cancers are found because someone noticed a change in their breast and showed their doctor.

You have better odds with early detection.

03/09/2026

Know the skin you're in so you know when something abnormal pops up ⚠️

💡If found and treat early, melanoma is almost always curable

📅Check your skin regularly for any changes—size, shape or colour of an existing spot, or the appearance of a new spot.

👩🏻‍⚕️Talk to your healthcare provider if you find anything of concern

All our centres offer skin checks. Go to our website to find out more.

02/09/2026

You're never too young to be diagnosed with bowel cancer.❓Did you know that 1 in 10 New Zealanders diagnosed with bowel cancer are under 50? Your body can give early warning signs of bowel cancer such as changes in bowel habits, ongoing tummy discomfort or unexplained bleeding. These symptoms should never be ignored.

🚩Know the symptoms and don't ignore the early signs

☝Early detection can save your life.

If you notice something not quite right or have any of the mentioned symptoms, chat to your healthcare provider.

02/09/2026

Join our free community groups with Health Coach Ali.

02/09/2026

📢📣Great news! Flu vaccines are now FREE for children aged 6 months to under 5 years.👶🏻👦🏻👧🏻Children under 5 across Aotearoa are experiencing some of the highest rates of flu-related hospitalisation and severe illness. Vaccination can help protect your little ones from serious illness.

🛡️🛡️It is not too late to get vaccinated. The flu season started later than usual and is expected to continue.

Free flu vaccines are also available for:
- Pregnant women 🤰🏻
- People aged 65+

Ready to protect your little one? Book an appointment with us to get your flu vaccine today.

01/09/2026

1 in 3 New Zealanders👤👤👤will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Finding cancer early means it can often be treated more successfully with more treatment options available. Go through the flow chart 👉and answer these quick questions to see what action you can take ➡️ Click the link in our bio to learn more about early detection.

31/08/2026

Noticed any abnormal 🚨 changes to your body? See a GP first.
1 in 3 New Zealanders👤👤👤will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. If you notice any abnormal changes to your body, or something doesn’t look or feel right, book an appointment with your GP. Read more about the signs to look out for, screening programmes and cancer prevention on our website (thedoctors.co.nz/cancer).

We can help you identify whether it’s a concern, and refer you on to specialists, if needed.

Finding cancer early can make treatment more effective and significantly improve outcomes.

30/08/2026

Something not quite right with your body? Perhaps that your body's way of giving you a warning sign.🔴 If you notice something concerning, don't wait around! Book an appointment to see a GP to find out what's causing your symptoms. 🩺

27/08/2026

Today is Daffodil Day🏵️. Cancer touches so many lives, every single day. In fact, 1 in 3 New Zealanders👤👤👤will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.

Go to daffodilday.org.nz to find out more about Daffodil Day and how you can do your part in supporting the 1 in 3.

1 in 3 could be me