Health Focus Pharmacy

Diabetes is a chronic disease and has become one of Australia's most major health epidemic. Diabetes can take a number of forms - most commonly Type 1 and Type 2. The different types of Diabetes are explained in the Diabetes Australia Website.

Every Health Focus Pharmacy is part of the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS). The NDSS is an initiative of the Australian Government administered by Diabetes Australia.

People who are registered with the NDSS can access a range of subsidised Government approved products including:

• subsidised testing strips for checking blood gluclose levels
• free insulin syringes and pen-needles (if you require insulin)
• subsidised insulin pump consumables (IPCs)
• information services on managing life with diabetes.

Registration is free.

Eligible persons can only be registered by their doctor or a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE). For more information visit the NDSS website.