Serving the eastern suburbs of Sydney since 1969
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John bell Pharmacy is located in the eastern Sydney suburb of Woollahra. Our pharmacy provides medication management and clinical services to hospitals and aged care facilities as well as the general community.
Our aim is to provide you with the most appropriate, evidence-based medicines, healthcare information and support.
We’re open 7 days week and always available to dispense your prescriptions medicines, provide your other healthcare needs or simply offer advice when you need it.
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Who We Are
John Bell Pharmacist Advice was established in Oxford Street Woollahra in 1969; at a site between Jersey Road and Queen Street where a pharmacy had existed from the late 19th century.
John Bell Pharmacy pioneered the presentation of pre-packaged medications for aged care facilities in the eastern suburbs, and still specialises in medication management systems for hospitals, hostels and residential aged care facilities, as well as providing tailor-made solutions to help individual community-based patients self-manage their medications.
Our team of pharmacists has become recognised as providing the very best possible advice to maximise the benefits (and minimise risks or any possible side effects) of medications – both prescription and non-prescription medications.
We specialise in areas such as asthma and allergy, diabetes management, wound care, eye care, cardiovascular disease, pain management and therapeutic skin care. And our Clinic Room offers a convenient area for vaccinations wound management, and blood pressure and blood glucose measurement, or just a space for a private chat about your medication issues.
Meet John Bell
John Bell is the founding and principal partner at John Bell Pharmacist Advice.
John is a graduate of the University of Sydney. He has spent more than 40 years in teaching, advisory and consultant roles in Australia and internationally, in the areas of pharmacy practice and health care more generally. During that time John has contributed to radio, television and print media on health care issues. John is a former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. He has served as a Board Member of Diabetes NSW/ACT, of the Australian Medic Alert Foundation and of Tinnitus Australia. Currently John is a member of the Global Pain Faculty and of the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership – international multidisciplinary groups established to investigate respectively new pain management strategies and the most appropriate use of antibiotics. John also has an interest in asthma and allergy and gastrointestinal conditions.
John is a Practitioner/Teacher at the University of Technology Graduate School of Health and is Chair of the Australian Self-Care Alliance.
Meet Russell Benda
Russell Benda is a practice partner and Business Manager at John Bell Pharmacist Advice.
Russell graduated in pharmacy from the Central Institute of Technology in Heretaunga, New Zealand. When the bright lights of Australia beckoned, Russell moved across the Tasman; and following a couple of years managing pharmacies in Melbourne, he joined John Bell Pharmacy in 1987. He became a partner and Business Manager in the practice in 2000.
Russell’s clinical interests include medication management systems in hospitals, aged care facilities, and for community -based patients as well as having a particular intertest in dermatology and diabetes care. He is also accredited to provide vaccinations.
Meet Sheikh Rahman
Sheikh Rahman is our professional services and hospital pharmacist
Sheikh joined our team in 2020 having completed his Bachelor of Medical Science and Master of Pharmacy degrees at the University of Technology Sydney. Sheikh provides vaccinations, Meds Checks, and evidence-based advice. He enjoys all aspects of primary health care but has a special interest in mental health and diabetes management. Outside of pharmacy, Sheikh enjoys travelling, cooking, and staying active. enjoys getting to know new people and has joined the team to engage more closely with our community.
Meet Lydia Ko
Lydia Ko is a clinical and hospital services pharmacist
Dung Chun Lydia Ko is a Bachelor of Science (Honours) graduate, majoring in biotechnology and pharmacology. With a strong desire to serve her community and her love for business and science, she completed Master of Pharmacy (international) from the University of Technology Sydney in 2019 and underwent her internship at John Bell Pharmacy. Lydia is accredited to administer vaccines and conduct medication reviews. She is passionate about chronic disease management and helping patients improve their understanding of medical condition(s) and treatment. She is always happy to have a chat and provide her support to ensure safe and efficacious use of medicines.
Meet Rachelle Cutler
Rachelle Cutler is our “in house” health researcher
Rachelle is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Pharmacy at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. She has a PhD in health economics and pharmacy practice research where she explored the economic impact of medication non-adherence and the financial effect this has on national and international healthcare systems. Rachelle has principally been involved in developing, teaching and coordinating therapeutic, professional practice and clinical placement courses for pharmacy students at UTS.
Rachelle mostly works weekends at the pharmacy
Meet Joel Hillman
Joel Hillman is another one of our “weekend warrior” pharmacists
Joel Hillman is another one of our “weekend warrior” pharmacists
Joel is on duty most Sundays. He graduated from the University of Sydney, where he teaches pharmacology and pharmacotherapy capstone units at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He additionally completed a Master of Pharmacy degree on the utilisation of classical opioids in Australia and has spent the last few years working in drug and alcohol medicine based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Meet Guy Hambilton
Guy Hambilton provides hospital medication-use reviews for the practice
Guy is a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science graduate, majoring in microbiology. He is also a qualified personal trainer with certificates 3 and 4 in fitness. Guy gained his Master of Pharmacy degree from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in 2017; and served his internship with John Bell Pharmacy. He is accredited to administer vaccines and he has a special interest in paediatrics, diabetes management and wound care.
