The Local Choice Pharmacy Porterville

14/08/2026

Pregnancy is an incredible reminder of what the human body is capable of. 🤰♀️ Over the course of nine months, a mother's body adapts in remarkable ways to support the growth and development of new life. While every pregnancy is unique, one thing remains the same: Your body is working around the clock. Your heart pumps more blood, your hormones shift and your body changes to nurture and protect your growing baby.

Regular antenatal check-ups, a balanced diet, staying active where appropriate, taking prenatal vitamins as recommended by your healthcare provider, and listening to your body's needs all play an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy.

Today, we celebrate every mom-to-be, and everyone who helps make the journey a little easier. 🧡

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.

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13/08/2026

NEW TOYS !!!!!!!!

13/08/2026

Sometimes remembering to take your medication can be a real hack between school, extra-murals, playtime and everything else! That’s where 𝗧𝗼𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗰𝗸 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼-𝗚𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗴 come in.

This fun gang is here to help you stay on track with the medication your doctor has prescribed, while building a cool collection along the way.
Here’s how it works:
𝟭. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴!
Visit a participating pharmacy to join the programme. You’ll receive your Toby Tock Tracker Booklet, Toby Tock character card and first sticker set.
𝟮. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!
Each month, when you or your parent return to collect your prescribed medication, a brand-new character card and sticker set will be waiting for you.
𝟯. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆!
Taking your medication as prescribed and at the right time is an important part of staying healthy and getting the benefits of your treatment. And with Toby Tock & the Go-Go Gang, there’s a little extra fun to help you remember!

Chat to us in-store for more information. Toby and the gang are waiting for you! 🚀

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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.

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06/08/2026

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.

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05/08/2026

We will be CLOSED on the 9th of August 2026

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.

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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.

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