What are the opening hours?

Monday 08:00 - 18:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00 Thursday 08:00 - 18:00 Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

The Local Choice Pharmacy Medpharm

Nearby clinics

Dr Mark van Staden
Woodburn Square Centre

Hilliar & Gray Optometrists
Victoria Road

Victoria Medical Centre
Victoria Road, Pietermaritsburg

⏰ Convenient Weekend Hours Awaits at MEDPHARM Pharmacy! ⏰

Ready to seize the weekend with wellness? Here's a quick reminder of our weekend trading hours:

📅 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀: 𝟬𝟴:𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟳:𝟬𝟬 📅 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀: 𝟬𝟵:𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟳:𝟬𝟬

We're here for you! 😊💊

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17/08/2024

Join The Local Choice Pharmacies in backing the Springboks as they head into their second test down under! 🇿🇦🏉🇦🇺

Good luck, boys! Make us proud again.

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16/08/2024

Life can be tough. But so are you! So take a deep breath, keep your chin up and know that better days are definitely coming. They’re called Saturday and Sunday. 💪🤣

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15/08/2024

🌸 Cervical Cancer Screening Available this WOMEN'S MONTH 🌸

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among South African women, and the most common among women aged 15 to 44. Every year, 10 702 South African women are diagnosed, and 5 870 die from this preventable disease.

Take charge of your health today by visiting The Local Choice Pharmacies for your screening!
🔬 We're offering Liquid-based Cytology (LBC) screening for R150 (plus an additional clinic service fee) at participating pharmacies this August.

𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴! 𝘞𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯. ♀️💗

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14/08/2024

Did you know that the balance of bacteria in your gut directly influences your overall health? 🦠💚

Probiotics are the friendly bacteria that keep your gut healthy, but they need prebiotics to grow and work effectively. Consuming prebiotic food supplements daily have been linked to a wide range of fantastic health benefits:
🌿 Improving digestion by keeping the acidity of your gut at the right level.
🌿 Enhancing calcium absorption and improving bone density.
🌿 Regulating blood sugar.
🌿 Strengthening the immune system.

Empower yourself with the goodness of prebiotics and start feeling the difference from the inside out! Get your Molkosan at The Local Choice Pharmacies today. 🙌

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12/08/2024

At The Local Choice Pharmacies, we have big love for our tiny treasures! 🧡👣

From well baby care and vaccinations to teething gels, immune-boosting gummies, multivitamins and everything in between, we are here to offer our littlest locals holistic, compassionate care. We’re here to keep them happy, healthy and thriving!

*𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴.

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11/08/2024

🥈 SHINING with yet another SILVER!

The Local Choice Pharmacies are so proud of Jo-Ané van Dyk's sterling performance that saw her securing the silver in the women's javelin final! 🇿🇦

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10/08/2024

🥈 SILVER in the Stade de France!

The Local Choice Pharmacies are elated with our men's 4x100m relay team's sterling silver performance! We're so proud of you, Akani Simbine, Shaun Maswanganyi, Bayanda Walaza and Bradley Nkoana! 🇿🇦🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾

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10/08/2024

Give your little ones the boost they need with our selection of kids' vitamins and supplements at The Local Choice Pharmacy MEDPHARM! 🌈 From immune support to healthy growth, we've got it covered.

Visit us today! We're here for our Little Locals! 💊

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10/08/2024

Join The Local Choice Pharmacies in backing the Springboks as they head into their clash against the Wallabies! 🇿🇦🏉🇦🇺

Good luck, boys! Make us proud.

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09/08/2024

A wise man once said: “I don’t know. Go ask a woman.” And his wisdom lay in knowing that a woman always knows best! 😉♀️

👉 Psst! Have you treated yourself to Local Health Collagen yet? Do the wise thing and embrace a healthier, more radiant you this Women’s Month!

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09/08/2024

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦.
– 𝘞.𝘌.𝘉. 𝘋𝘶𝘣𝘰𝘪𝘴

Happy Women’s Day from all of us at The Local Choice Pharmacies! Today we celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, courage, determination, compassion and grace of the women in our communities. 💗🌸

♀️ Prioritise your well-being with Centrum Women! Specifically developed to support women’s health and wellness, this daily multivitamin will boost your energy levels and keep you feeling your best.

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08/08/2024

🎉 WIN A CAR with The Local Choice Pharmacies! 🚗

Do YOU want to be the lucky local to drive away with a Hyundai Grand i10 valued at R270 000? Simply buy any two participating products and swipe your choiceCARD to enter! We told you this competition would make your heart race... 🤩

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 30 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 2024 𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵. 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺.

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07/08/2024

From double-twisting double backflips and somersault dives to pole vaults and skateboarding stunts, Olympic athletes make record-breaking feats look easy. But let’s be honest. It’s not. So watch and be inspired all you like – but don’t try this at home, folks. If you do, however, be sure to visit our friendly clinic staff for healthcare support. Because imitating elite athletes will likely end in injury. 🤕🩹🤣

𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘴𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴.

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06/08/2024

👀 Watch this space! Something exciting is coming soon…

It’s all still a bit hush-hush, but we'll let you in on a little secret: This is a competition that will make your heart race! 🤩🚗

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06/08/2024

Stayed up late watching the Olympic Games? Grab Berocca Boost for a much-needed energy boost that will see you through the day! 🙌

Pssst… Our deals are just as exciting as all that Olympic action!

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05/08/2024

Collagen is often associated with women’s health, and for good reason. You can get several benefits related to wellness and beauty by taking collagen supplements:
♀️ Skin elasticity and hydration
♀️ Hair thickness and strength
♀️ Nail growth
♀️ Joint health
♀️ Bone density and strength

In honour of Women’s Month, treat yourself to Local Health Collagen and embrace a healthier, more radiant you! At The Local Choice Pharmacies, we’re here for our women. 💗🌸

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03/08/2024

At The Local Choice Pharmacy MEDPHARM, we understand the unique needs of our retirement communities, and we're here for you with the best products to support those needs. 👴

From daily vitamins and supplements to essential chronic medication, we have everything you need to maintain a healthy and vibrant lifestyle. 🧓

Visit us today; our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always ready to assist you with personalised care and advice. We're here for you! 🧡

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02/08/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: The Local Choice Pharmacies are backing TEAM SOUTH AFRICA at the Olympic Games! 🇿🇦 ◯‍◯‍◯‍◯‍◯

Join us in cheering on our athletes as they start competing on the track and field over the next few days. 🎽

𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘬, 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢!

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02/08/2024

🥈 SILVER snatched in the swimming pool!

The Local Choice Pharmacies are beyond proud of Tatjana Smith's sterling silver performance in the women's 200m Breaststroke final! 🇿🇦🏊‍♂️

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01/08/2024

This World Breastfeeding Week, join The Local Choice Pharmacies in celebrating the incredible journey of motherhood and the diverse ways to nurture little ones. 🤱🍼

Breast milk is the ideal nutrition for infants, providing the perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat they need to grow. Yet, while we recognise the many health benefits of breastfeeding, we also acknowledge that every feeding journey is different. Whether you’re breastfeeding, formula feeding, or a combination of both, we're here to support you every step of the way. Visit us for expert advice, encouragement, and a range of feeding products. Remember that fed is always best! 🧡

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31/07/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: The Local Choice Pharmacies are backing TEAM SOUTH AFRICA at the Olympic Games! 🇿🇦 ◯‍◯‍◯‍◯‍◯

Join us in cheering on our sports stars as they compete in the following categories over the next few days:
🏊 Swimming
🚣 Rowing
🏃‍♂️ Triathlon
🏌️ Golf
🏑 Hockey

𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘬, 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢!

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30/07/2024

🥇 GOLD for our GOLDEN GIRL!

The Local Choice Pharmacies are beyond proud of Tatjana Smith for making a splash in the women's 100m Breaststroke final to claim South Africa's first golden medal! 🇿🇦🏊‍♂️

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30/07/2024

Ka-ching! Shop our specials on household essentials to get more bang for your buck! 🛒🧽🧼💳💰🤩

From detergents to disinfectants to dishwashing liquid, The Local Choice Pharmacies have everything you need to keep your home crisp, clean and germ-free. And at a fraction of the price! You can always count on us to see you through the month. 🧡

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29/07/2024

🥉 Another Olympic BRONZE bagged for TEAM SOUTH AFRICA!

The Local Choice Pharmacies are so proud of mountain-biker Alan Hatherly for taking bronze in the cross-country event! 🇿🇦🚵

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29/07/2024

While over-the-counter medications can offer quick relief of cold and flu symptoms, getting the necessary vitamins and minerals through your diet is the best way to boost your immune system and speed up recovery. Winter-proof your health by choosing these foods.🍋🍯🥬
🔶 Citrus fruits: Rich in vitamin C, citrus fights infection and supports the immune system.
🔶 Oily fish: Omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish like salmon, reduce inflammation and enhance your immune response.
🔶 Oats: This winter superfood is packed with fibre, protein, antioxidants and vitamins.
🔶 Nuts and seeds: These contain zinc, which has been linked to fewer colds and quicker recoveries.
🔶 Green leafy vegetables: Loaded with vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants, leafy greens are rich in disease-fighting properties.
🔶 Honey: With its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect, a daily spoonful of honey can strengthen your throat and protect it against laryngitis and colds.
🔶 Chicken broth: Rich in immune-boosting vitamins, antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory qualities, chicken broth is a great way to hydrate your body, soothe a sore throat and support your immune system.

𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘵, 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴! 🧡

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28/07/2024

🥉 BRONZE in the bag for the BLITZBOKS!

The Local Choice Pharmacies are so proud of our men's rugby sevens team for claiming South Africa's first medal at the Paris Olympics 2024! 🇿🇦🏉

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27/07/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: The Local Choice Pharmacies are backing TEAM SOUTH AFRICA at the Olympic Games! 🇿🇦 ◯‍◯‍◯‍◯‍◯

Join us in cheering on our sports stars as they start competing in the following categories over the next few days:
🏇 Equestrian
🥋 Judo
🛹 Skateboarding
🏊 Swimming
🚣 Rowing
🚵 Mountain biking
🏃‍♂️ Triathlon
🤺 Fencing

𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘬, 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢!

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Our Story

Based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, The Local Choice Pharmacy Medpharm has proven to be many permanent residents and visitors’ pharmacy of choice.

The team members are all qualified and devoted to our clients’ needs and are always willing to go the extra mile.

Services offered include:
- Diabetic care and dietary advice
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Glucose screening
- Vitamin injections
- Medical Aid Health Assessments
- Vaccines
- HIV screening, testing and counselling
- All scheduled immunisations
- Advice on: Colic treatment, breastfeeding, introducing solids, teething, normal sleep patterns, preventing rashes and possible allergies.

Open seven days a week, the The Local Choice Pharmacy Medpharm is your one-stop shop when you need healthcare support and advice. We are here for you!