Free Health Checks in Flinders

What Health Checks Do Pharmacies Offer?

Many community pharmacies in Australia offer quick checks that don’t need a doctor’s appointment. At Flinders Discount Chemist, our free health check service includes, but isn’t limited to:

• Blood pressure testing, using a cuff on your upper arm
• Blood glucose testing, using a small finger-prick sample

When you visit, ask our team which other checks are available on the day.

Pharmacy Health Checks in Flinders

Our pharmacy is at 7 Munmorah Circuit in Flinders, in the Shellharbour area, and we’re open seven days: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm. Because the checks are free, cost doesn’t need to get in the way of keeping track of your numbers, whether you check once or make it part of your regular shopping trip.

Why Regular Health Checks Matter

Some health conditions, including high blood pressure, often cause no symptoms, so many people don’t know they have them until they’re checked. Blood glucose can also change gradually without you noticing.

Regular checks give you a record of your numbers over time. That record can make it easier to spot a change and talk it over with your doctor, rather than relying on a single reading taken once in a while.

What to Expect at Your Free Health Check

1. Come into the pharmacy, or call ahead on (02) 4296 5548 to ask when a check can be done.
2. A member of our team takes the reading: a cuff on your upper arm for blood pressure, or a small drop of blood from your fingertip for blood glucose.
3. You’ll usually have your result within a few minutes, and we can talk you through what it means.

A pharmacy check is a snapshot, not a diagnosis. If a reading is outside the usual range, we may suggest you see your GP, who can arrange further tests if they’re needed.

When to See Your GP Instead

If you have chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden weakness or numbness, or trouble speaking, call Triple Zero (000) straight away. Don’t wait for a pharmacy check.

If you’ve already been told you have high blood pressure or diabetes, keep seeing your doctor as planned. Pharmacy checks can sit alongside that care, but they don’t replace it.

Are the health checks really free?

Yes. Our blood pressure and blood glucose checks are free. Call us on (02) 4296 5548 if you’d like to ask about anything else before you come in.

How often should I have a health check?

It depends on your age, your health and your family history. Your GP can tell you how often is right for you. In between those visits, a free pharmacy check is an easy way to keep track.

Do I need a doctor’s referral for a pharmacy health check?

No referral is needed for a blood pressure or blood glucose check at the pharmacy. If you’d like to share your results with your GP, write them down so you can take them to your next appointment.