{"id":20225,"date":"2026-11-02T19:43:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T19:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/?p=20225"},"modified":"2026-11-02T19:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T19:43:45","slug":"8-holiday-health-mistakes-your-pharmacist-wants-you-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/?p=20225","title":{"rendered":"8 holiday health mistakes your pharmacist wants you to avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The holidays have a way of disrupting even our best routines. We travel, eat differently, stay out later and sometimes leave our usual healthcare habits at home. But medicines don\u2019t take a holiday, and seemingly small changes to how we use, combine, or store them can affect your health.<sup>1,3<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20228\" src=\"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/holtgchlist.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/holtgchlist.jpg 800w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/holtgchlist-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/holtgchlist-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/holtgchlist-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/holtgchlist-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/holtgchlist-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/holtgchlist-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/holtgchlist-433x244.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u201cMany medicine mistakes are avoidable if patients know what to check and when to ask for advice,\u201d says Michael Gullan, CEO of Pharmacy Institute, an online academy providing clinical education to more than 13,200 pharmacy professionals across South Africa. \u201cPharmacists can help you make appropriate treatment decisions, particularly when you\u2019re away from home and your normal routine.\u201d Here are eight holiday mistakes every pharmacist wants you to avoid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>1. Don\u2019t run out of chronic medication<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Travel plans and routine changes can make repeat prescriptions easy to overlook. Before you leave, check that you have enough of your regular medicines for the entire trip. If you\u2019re going to run short, speak to your pharmacist before you travel. Depending on your medicine and prescription, they can advise whether you need an additional supply or should contact your prescriber.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>2. Don\u2019t assume every OTC medicine is safe for you<\/b><br \/>\nPrescription medicines aren\u2019t the whole picture. OTC medicines and other health products may also matter when making treatment decisions. Taking multiple medicines can increase the risk of interactions and other medicine-related problems, so give the pharmacist the complete picture.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>3. Don\u2019t leave out medicines when talking to a pharmacist<\/b><br \/>\nThe car boot, glove compartment, or a bag sitting in the summer sun may not meet your medicine&#8217;s storage requirements. Medicines have specified storage conditions, so check the label or patient information leaflet. If you\u2019re unsure, ask a pharmacist.<sup>1,3<\/sup><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>4. Don\u2019t combine medicines without checking<\/b><br \/>\nYou may not need a prescription for some medicines, but that doesn\u2019t mean every non-prescription medicine suits everyone. Pharmacists consider safety, contraindications, interactions, dosage and other precautions when advising on self-care medicines.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>5. Don\u2019t guess. Ask your pharmacist.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The holidays should be about taking a break, not taking chances with your health. Before you travel, check your medicines and pack what you need. Once you\u2019re away, remember that the nearest pharmacist can be an accessible source of professional healthcare advice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>6. Don\u2019t wait until you get home to seek help<\/b><br \/>\nThere is nothing silly about checking. The World Health Organization\u2019s medication-safety campaign encourages patients and healthcare professionals to \u201cknow, check, ask\u201d as part of safer medicine use.4 A quick question about a dose, combination, side effect or symptom could provide information you hadn\u2019t considered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>7. Don\u2019t leave medicines in the heat<\/b><br \/>\nSame symptom, different patient. A medicine that is appropriate for a friend or family member may not be appropriate for you. Treatment decisions can depend on your other medicines, health conditions, contraindications and individual circumstances.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>8. Don\u2019t share medicines<\/b><br \/>\n\u201cI\u2019ll sort it out when I get home\u201d isn\u2019t always a good holiday health plan. Pharmacists are trained to recognise when a condition may be suitable for self-care and when symptoms require referral for further assessment.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The holidays should be about taking a break, not taking chances with your health. Before you travel, check your medicines and pack what you need. Once you\u2019re away, remember that the nearest pharmacist can be an accessible source of professional healthcare advice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u201cPharmacists are among South Africa\u2019s most accessible healthcare professionals, and there is a great deal of knowledge behind the advice they provide,\u201d says Gullan. \u201cTheir commitment to keeping their professional knowledge current means that, even when you\u2019re away from home, your nearest pharmacy can be an important source of healthcare advice, from helping you use medicines safely to recognising when you may need further care.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20226\" src=\"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image002-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1810\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image002-scaled.png 1810w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image002-212x300.png 212w, 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https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image002-1068x1511.png 1068w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image002-1920x2716.png 1920w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image002-1320x1867.png 1320w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image002-433x612.png 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1810px) 100vw, 1810px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20227\" src=\"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1810\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-scaled.png 1810w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-1448x2048.png 1448w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-297x420.png 297w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-594x840.png 594w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-150x212.png 150w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-300x424.png 300w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-600x849.png 600w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-696x985.png 696w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-1392x1969.png 1392w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-1068x1511.png 1068w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-1920x2716.png 1920w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-1320x1867.png 1320w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image003-433x612.png 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1810px) 100vw, 1810px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Pre-travel health checklist<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Before you zip up your suitcase, pharmacists recommend you take five minutes to check your medicines and holiday health essentials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u2610<\/b><b> Check your regular medicines<\/b><sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u2610 Enough medication for your entire trip<br \/>\n\u2610 A little extra in case of travel delays<br \/>\n\u2610 Speak to your pharmacist in advance if you may run short<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u2610<\/b><b> Check your prescriptions<\/b><sup>1<\/sup><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u2610 Prescriptions are still current<br \/>\n\u2610 You have enough authorised repeats<br \/>\n\u2610 Ask your pharmacist if anything needs sorting out before you leave<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u2610<\/b><b> Keep medicines in their original packaging<\/b><sup>1,3<\/sup><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u2610 Keep medicines in labelled containers or original packaging<br \/>\n\u2610 Keep patient information leaflets where available<br \/>\n\u2610 Don\u2019t mix different medicines into unlabelled containers<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u2610<\/b><b> Pack a medicine list<\/b><sup>1,4<\/sup><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u2610 Medicine name and active ingredient<br \/>\n\u2610 Strength and dosage<br \/>\n\u2610 When and how often you take it<br \/>\n\u2610 Keep a copy on your phone<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u2610<\/b><b> Keep essential medicines accessible<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u2610 Essential medicines in your hand luggage when flying<br \/>\n\u2610 Medicines you need during a road trip within reach<br \/>\n\u2610 Never leave medicines in a hot parked car<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u2610<\/b><b> Check storage requirements<\/b><sup>1,3<\/sup><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u2610 Temperature requirements<br \/>\n\u2610 Refrigeration requirements<br \/>\n\u2610 Protection from heat, moisture or sunlight<br \/>\n\u2610 Ask your pharmacist how to transport medicines requiring special storage<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u2610<\/b><b> Build your holiday health kit<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Ask your pharmacist what is appropriate for you and your destination. Consider:<br \/>\n\u2610 Pain relief<br \/>\n\u2610 Allergy treatment<br \/>\n\u2610 Diarrhoea and rehydration treatment<br \/>\n\u2610 Nausea or motion-sickness treatment<br \/>\n\u2610 Basic wound-care supplies<br \/>\n\u2610 Insect-bite treatment<br \/>\n\u2610 Sunscreen<br \/>\n\u2610 Insect repellent<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u2610<\/b><b> Check before combining medicines<\/b><sup>1,2<\/sup><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u2610 Check active ingredients for duplication<br \/>\n\u2610 Check OTC medicines against your regular medication<br \/>\n\u2610 Ask about possible interactions<br \/>\n\u2610 Check appropriate doses<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u2610<\/b><b> Plan for your destination<\/b><sup>5,6<\/sup><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u2610 Check destination-specific health risks<br \/>\n\u2610 Check whether vaccinations are recommended or required<br \/>\n\u2610 Check malaria precautions where relevant<br \/>\n\u2610 Get advice well before international travel<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u2610<\/b><b> Know where to get help<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u2610 Save the details of a pharmacy near your destination<br \/>\n\u2610 Know where the nearest medical facility is<br \/>\n\u2610 Keep important medical and emergency contact details accessible<br \/>\n\u2610 Don\u2019t wait until you get home if symptoms persist or worsen<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>One last check before you go<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Take your medicines and travel health kit to your pharmacist and ask:<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u2610 Do I have enough?<br \/>\n\u2610 Am I missing anything important?<br \/>\n\u2610 Is anything duplicated?<br \/>\n\u2610 Could anything interact?<br \/>\n\u2610 Am I storing everything correctly?<br \/>\n\u2610 Is there anything I need to know for my destination?<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Five minutes with your pharmacist before you leave could save considerably more time and worry while you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays have a way of disrupting even our best routines. 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