Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in St Lucia
Hawken Drive Pharmacy has been serving the St Lucia community since the 1960s, established by Ken Wilson as St Lucia Pharmacy. With over 60 years of continuous operation, our team of UQ-educated professionals maintains a commitment to community-focused care while upholding Quality Care accreditation. Our recently refurbished facility offers expanded services including medication management systems, mobility aids, and prescription management solutions.We combine traditional values with modern pharmaceutical practices, supporting local schools and charities while maintaining proximity to the University of Queensland campus. Our staff brings extensive pharmacy experience to every customer interaction, ensuring personalized service that has retained multiple generations of local families.
Services
Webster Pak Medication Packs
Home Health Aids
Prescription Management
NDSS Subsidies
Dry Cleaning Services
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- Family-owned pharmacy serving St Lucia for over 60 years
- UQ-educated pharmacists with deep local knowledge
- Quality Care accredited medication management systems
- Expanded range of mobility and independent living aids
- Community-focused business supporting local schools and charities
Associations and certifications
- Quality Care
What people say
Long-standing community pharmacy
Experienced staff
Quality service
Family-friendly
Knowledgeable pharmacists
Services
Webster Pak Medication Packs
Our pharmacy provides specially organised medication packs to ensure accurate dosing for patients taking multiple medications. This system helps prevent missed doses and medication errors through individually timed packets. Staff provide personalized consultations to set up and maintain these packs for improved medication compliance.
Home Health Aids
We stock a comprehensive range of mobility and independent living aids from Making Life Easy. Our selection includes bathroom safety equipment, walking supports, wheelchairs and bedroom assistance devices. Customers receive professional guidance to select appropriate aids that enhance daily living.
Prescription Management
Our prescription management system maintains secure records of repeat medications. We proactively notify customers when repeats are nearing expiration and can prepare medications in advance for convenient collection. This service minimizes wait times and ensures medication continuity.
NDSS Subsidies
As NDSS sub-agents, we provide subsidised diabetes management products to registered members. Our specialists assist with product selection and usage guidance while offering information about diabetes care programs and support services available in the community.
Dry Cleaning Services
We offer competitively priced dry cleaning and laundry services with same-day turnaround under standard conditions. Our quality assurance processes maintain garment integrity while providing convenient drop-off and collection options at our St Lucia location.
People
Khiem
Pharmacist
UQ-trained pharmacist with extensive experience in community pharmacy practice. Actively involved in supporting local schools through business sponsorships.
Jess
Pharmacist
University of Queensland graduate committed to community pharmacy service. Participates in local charity initiatives supporting St Lucia residents.
Kirsty
Pharmacist
UQ-educated pharmacy professional focused on quality patient care. Engages with community organizations to improve local health outcomes.
Vy
Pharmacist
Community-focused pharmacist with strong ties to St Lucia. Contributes to local initiatives through business-based community support programs.
Questions
Is Hawken Drive Pharmacy affiliated with University of Queensland?
We're located adjacent to Ironside Primary School and within walking distance of UQ, serving students and staff since our establishment.
Do you offer prescription repeat services?
Our prescription management system securely stores repeat prescriptions and notifies you when nearing expiry, with advance preparation available.
Are mobility aids available in-store?
We stock Making Life Easy's full range of mobility and independent living products across seven categories including bathroom aids and wheelchairs.
Is dry cleaning service available same-day?
Standard dry cleaning services offer same-day turnaround under normal conditions with full quality assurance processes.
How does the Webster Pak system work?
Our medication management system organizes prescriptions into timed packs to prevent missed doses and medication errors through individual packaging.
Reviews (4)
D. Gibbs
Apr 20, 2021
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This is an absolutely first rate personal touch pharmacy, staffed by people who know and care about patient care and welfare. Fantastic staff, excellent service and great members of the St Lucia community. The wonderful pharmacists are happy to pick up the phone and check with your doctor if anything seems amiss with a script - providing a level of care not always evident in discount or larger pharmacy chains. Very highly recommended.
Clare Sheng
Sep 15, 2020
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I love coming in to this pharmacy for their personal service. Khiem and Jess are incredibly helpful and caring, they take the time to talk to the customers and try to find the best solution for them.
Shen Ong
Aug 24, 2020
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Unlike discount pharmacies where they ignore you, these guys give the best service. Love supporting the local business.
Ben Robards
Aug 27, 2018
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I get my regular prescription here every month and the staff and their knowledge are 10/10. They always greet you with a smile, they are warm and lovely people and are genuinely interested in you and whatever condition you may have. By far the best experience i've ever had with any pharmacy in my life. Thank you so much.
