Radford's Pharmacy changes name

Radford's Pharmacy at Umina is to change its name to Umina Beach Amcal Pharmacy. after 50 years.

The business changed hands 12 months ago with Giuliana Toniato taking over as proprietor and senior pharmacist.

She arrived from the United Kingdom in 2002, first purchasing the Avoca Beach Pharmacy, before taking over at Umina as well.

Despite the name change, the staff and service, counselling and advice will remain the same.

The pharmacy has its own beauty room, digital photo lab and a range of mobility aids.

The pharmacy will continue to provide a free delivery and pickup service on the Peninsula.

The pharmacy is currently taking part in the Federal Government's Disease State Management scheme to review medication taken by patients.

The aim of the scheme is to remove unnecessary medication, prescribe more effective medication and to save government funds in the process.

In some cases pharmacists will undertake home visits for these medication reviews in partnership with the patient's general practitioner.

Cec Bucello, July 5