The Local Choice Eksteen Pharmacy

12/08/2026

11/08/2026

Words have the power to inspire, encourage, and remind us what's possible.

This Women's Month, we're celebrating women whose words continue to resonate across generations. 🗣️♀️ Swipe through for a few of our favourite quotes – and tell us which one speaks to you most.

👉 If you've got something important to say, make sure your voice is ready to be heard. For extra comfort during those powerful talking moments, trust Strepsils Intensive Spray.
*Terms and conditions apply. Price valid until 31 August 2026, or while stocks last.

𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘴, 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦.

| | | | | |

08/08/2026

⚠️ Why we should only use registered & legal medicines
⚠️ Why we should only use medicines prescribed by a registered, authorised prescriber practising within their scope

⚠️ Why we should only purchase medicines from legally registered facilities like a

⚠️ Public Safety Alert: Unregistered Weight-Loss Medicines Seized ⚠️

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), working with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), has taken strong action against the unlawful manufacture and distribution of unregistered GLP-1 medicines used for weight loss.

An inspection at a facility in Pretoria uncovered serious violations, including:
👉️ Illegal large-scale manufacturing under the guise of “compounding”
👉️ Use of untested and illegally imported active ingredients
👉️ Poor sterile conditions and lack of quality controls
👉️ No systems in place to monitor adverse reactions

Several injectable products, including those containing semaglutide and tirzepatide, have been seized, and a full product recall has been initiated. Reports of adverse events, including hospitalisations, have also been noted.

🚫 The use, sale, or promotion of unregistered medicines is illegal and poses a serious risk to public health.

✅ Members of the public are advised to consult qualified healthcare professionals for safe and approved treatment options.

🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3RWa1BS

06/08/2026

Your menstrual cycle is more than just your period – it's one of the many ways your body communicates with you. ♀️

Understanding the different phases of your cycle can help you recognise what's normal for your body, identify changes, and make informed decisions about your health. Swipe through to learn about the four phases of the menstrual cycle and discover what's happening inside your body each month.

👉 If you have questions about your menstrual health, don't hesitate to speak to your neighbourhood pharmacy for trusted advice. Every cycle is unique. Understanding yours is an important part of your health!

𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘴, 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦.

| | | | | | | | | | | |

04/08/2026

This month is more than a celebration of women’s strength and resilience – it’s a reminder that true empowerment starts with health. At The Local Choice Pharmacies, we believe in the power of tailored healthcare, preventive measures, and good lifestyle choices. That’s why we’ve specially curated this month’s Choice Savings to support YOU!
🌸 Promotion valid until 31 August 2026, or while stocks last.
🌸 Terms and conditions apply.
🌸 Remember to use your choiceCARD for instant discount!

♀️ HPV is common, but cervical cancer doesn't have to be. Take charge of your health by protecting yourself through HPV vaccination and regular cervical screening. Visit any participating in-store clinic for professional advice, screening advice, and trusted support on HPV prevention and women's health services.

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

Breastfeeding is a journey that's unique to every mother and baby. It can be rewarding, challenging, emotional, and empowering – sometimes all at once!

During World Breastfeeding Week, we're celebrating every mum doing her best and recognising the partners, families, friends, and healthcare professionals who provide encouragement along the way. 🤱🍼

Whether you're preparing for your baby's arrival, breastfeeding today, or supporting someone who is, remember that kindness, patience, and trusted advice can make all the difference. 🧡

𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘴, 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦.

| | | | | | |