Chemists’ Own PROCHECK Ferritin Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood) Chemists’ Own PROCHECK Self Testing Kits are fast, reliable, confidential, easy to use testing kits. All test components are supplied in each pack. The Chemists’ Own PROCHECK range provides very high accuracy rates. Proudly Australian owned, the Chemists’ Own PROCHECK Ferritin Rapid Test (Whole Blood) is a rapid test for the detection of ferritin in human blood for screening of low iron levels and aids timely treatment protocols. Low iron can affect men, children and women of all ages as well as vegetarians but it primarily affects women who are still menstruating1,2 There’s a Chemists’ Own for that…
RECOMMEND TO PEOPLE WHO
• Would like to monitor their progress if having ongoing treatment: confirmation or otherwise of the impact of a health intervention for e.g. have been taking supplements for iron status/maintenance • Experience the signs/symptoms of low iron: pale skin, feeling tired, weak and light-headed3 • Have concerns of low iron due to poor intake/other factors • Have initial aversions to full blood examination – prefer a gauge first before committing to this or as a means of tracking health status in between formal testing procedures • Are proactive with their health and are interested in preventative health care • Would like to use convenient, reliable testing measures in the comfort of their own home
MOLECULE INSIGHTS
• Strenuous physical activity may also result in iron loss and an increased risk of low iron status, which may affect physical performance in athletes2 • Depletion of iron, can be due to pregnancy, periods of rapid growth, insufficient iron intake from the diet, blood loss (menstruation, abnormal bleedings)3 • Vegetarians & vegans have higher prevalence of low iron4 • 63% of Aussie women reported via the Share the Dignity Bloody BIG Survey being diagnosed with low iron5
CATEGORY INSIGHTS
• 38% of females aged 19-50 years have inadequate iron intake1 • Teenage males aged 14-18yrs require more iron than men aged 19-50 years2 • Self-care interventions include evidence-based medicines, devices, diagnostics and/or digital interventions, provided fully or partially outside formal health services • Difficulty obtaining appointments occur with GPs, due to costs and/or lengthy waiting times • The iron category is worth over $150M and is the largest contributor to “Other VMS segment” for $ value growth6 • Over 90% of the total iron value is driven by specialty iron products that are recommended for iron deficiency or iron deficiency anaemia6
About us
Scown’s Pharmacy is a community focused, locally-owned pharmacy with over 60 years of highly professional service to the local community of South Kingsville.
We are conveniently co-located with Westgate Health Co-Op to provide our customers with a one stop health solution.
