Frequently asked questions
Local deliveries: We deliver within a 10km radius of Broadway Pharmacy at a cost of R25. For same day delivery (subject to stock availability) Monday to Friday, orders must be placed between 8am-3pm.
Courier Deliveries: We have courier deliveries available throughout South Africa available (beyond the 10km radius of Broadway Pharmacy) at a cost of R150. Delivery will take place within 5 working days excluding weekends and public holidays. Free Delivery for orders of R600 or more.
Deliveries can be rescheduled for a later date or time before 3pm on weekdays and 11am on Saturdays.
Yes, along with debit and credit cards, visa and Zapper.
Yes, a dosing schedule is important, because every medication that you take has a specific dosing schedule — once a day, three times a day, etc. You should try to take your medication at the same time every day for the most beneficial effect of that medication. And if the medication is discontinued by the doctor, that needs to be noted and followed.
There is some controversy when it comes to expiration dates, but people need to be cognizant of expiration dates. Certain medications like insulin, nitroglycerin and liquid antibiotics are most sensitive to expiration dates. If you have questions about the potency and effectiveness of medications you take, always check with your doctor or pharmacist. You especially don’t want the elderly taking medication that expired years ago.
A blood pressure measurement is recorded as two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Systolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart contracts. The diastolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart is resting between beats.
Cholesterol is a soft, fatty substance in the blood which plays an important role in cell membranes. Most of the cholesterol in the body is manufactured in the liver and then transported by the blood to the rest of the body. Some foods we eat from animal sources contain cholesterol, and this is referred to as dietary cholesterol. Too much cholesterol increases the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.
A blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose, a type of simple sugar, is your body’s main source of energy. Your body converts the carbohydrates you eat into glucose and the insulin the blood produces will help reduce it and regulate it. Glucose testing is primarily done for people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.