Family Pharmacy Granville
The NUMBER 1 Family owned Pharmacy serving the local community for over 40 years. Experience how we can help you with all your medication and health needs and ask about our free services!
The children have gone back to school but apart from knowledge and skills, what else might come home with your child? Unfortunately, nits or head lice.
Head lice are small grey-brown coloured insects that have an affinity for hair, particularly in children aged four to 11 years old. However, older and younger people can also get infected. Other signs of head lice include nits (which are the head lice’s yellowish egg shells) and lice faeces (black specks) in the scalp and hair. Head lice do not discriminate – they love both clean and dirty hair and are not the result of poor hygiene.
The infection is spread by head-to-head contact and generally occurs when children play together, or when they come into close contact with each other. This allows the insect to move from one head to another.
Not all people with head lice get an itchy scalp when they are infected. The itch associated with head lice is from sensitivity to the saliva of the head lice.
If you notice coloured specks in your child’s hair, or you receive a notification from the school that there is an outbreak, then you need to check your child’s head. You can do this by searching the scalp and the hair close to the scalp, by using a metal fine tooth comb. While this may remove the faeces and cast off nits, is unlikely to kill all of the head lice.
Several treatments are available from your local pharmacy to help kill the head lice. Some of these treatments may need to be reapplied in order to completely eradicate the infection. It is important you read the instructions thoroughly before applying any treatment. Following treatment, you need to comb your child’s wet hair thoroughly with a fine tooth comb to remove the dead hair lice and debris. This also assists with eradication.
Your local community pharmacist can help you with advice about products to treat head lice and advise you about prevention of this troublesome condition.
When you step into a pharmacy, you expect more than just shelves of products. You want support, knowledge, and a familiar face. At Family Pharmacy Granville, we believe a pharmacy should feel like part of your everyday life. Like a trusted neighbour who’s always there when you need them.
We are not just a chemist or a warehouse. We are part of your community. And we’re proud to support your health, your family, and your future with genuine care.
A community pharmacy is about people, not just prescriptions. It is a place where locals come for honest answers, everyday health solutions, and friendly service. Whether you are picking up your regular medication, asking about a new script, or looking for relief from seasonal allergies, we are here to help with practical advice you can count on.
At Family Pharmacy Granville, we serve more than just customers. We support families from all walks of life. Our team takes the time to listen, explain and recommend what is best for you. It is this personalised approach that sets a real pharmacy apart from the rest.
In a busy world filled with large chain stores and self-serve checkouts, the local touch is often missing. But health is personal. It affects your body, your peace of mind, and the people you love. That is why community pharmacies still matter.
Our Granville team understands the cultural diversity, languages and family dynamics that make this area unique. We help grandparents understand new medications. We explain side effects in simple terms. We work with local GPs to ensure your care is connected and consistent.
That is the role of a true community pharmacy. And it is a role we take seriously.
Being a chemist is more than stocking shelves. It means being prepared, being patient, and being present. Every interaction with our pharmacists and staff is based on respect, privacy and professional standards. We follow strict AHPRA guidelines so you always receive ethical and evidence-informed information.
We are also proud to offer essential pharmacy services like prescription dispensing, Webster-paks for easier medication management, health advice, and home delivery options for eligible patients. These services are designed to make your life easier, safer and more manageable.
As a family-owned and operated pharmacy, we understand the pressures families face. Health issues do not always come with a warning. Kids get fevers at night, pain can flare up on weekends, and stress doesn’t wait for business hours. That is why our team is ready with solutions that are practical and accessible.
Whether you need over-the-counter relief, a quick chat with a pharmacist, or help choosing the right baby care product, we’re here to guide you through it with care and compassion.
Our pharmacy is built on values that never go out of style — trust, reliability, and a genuine interest in your well-being. We are not just a chemist or a warehouse. We are your local pharmacy. And we are proud to be part of your journey, every step of the way.
If you have not visited Family Pharmacy Granville yet, now is a great time to drop in and see what community care truly feels like.
The NUMBER 1 Family owned Pharmacy serving the local community for over 40 years. Experience how we can help you with all your medication and health needs and ask about our free services!
