I'm a 20-year-old student and a competitive swimmer. I train twice a day, study in between, and try to sleep whenever possible. My body is constantly sore, my immune system is average at best, and my budget is laughable. rhpharmacy.com.au has become as essential to my routine as my goggles and my coffee.
Injury management on a student budget: Swimmer's shoulder is real. I've had tendonitis twice this year. My physio recommended anti-inflammatories, a specific brand of sports tape, and a resistance band for rehab. My local chemist wanted $45 for the tape alone. Rh Pharmacy had the exact same tape for $22. The anti-inflammatories were PBS-priced, no markup. I saved over $60 on one injury. That's a week's worth of groceries.
The student discount: They offer 10% off for anyone with a valid student email address. It's not a huge amount, but when you're ordering protein powder, magnesium, and the occasional pain relief, it adds up. No hoops to jump through – just verify your uni email and the discount applies automatically.
Prescriptions for asthma: I have exercise-induced asthma. My preventer and Ventolin are essential. Rh Pharmacy sends me reminders based on my usage, not just a generic 30-day countdown. I told them I use my Ventolin more during competition season, and they adjusted my refill schedule accordingly. Smart system.