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M-KEM MEDICINE CITY, Cape Town’s only 24 hour pharmacy is conveniently situated next to the N1 highway (R302), on the Bellville side of Durban Road (opposite Toys R Us & Barons). M-KEM is more than just a pharmacy, offering a variety of products and services most of which are pharmaceutical/medical in origin, but extending its range to cover as many of the consumers’ requirements as is possible and hence its name “M-KEM MEDICINE HOLISTIC HEALTH,BEAUTY AND SPORTS CENTRE”.
Since opened by Mr. Hylton Mallach in 1964 the emphasis has been on quality and service and very importantly, price.
The centre occupies two floors, both of which encompasses a variety of specialized departments each of which is managed by an expert in his/her field, thus being able to offer not only a product, but also the necessary advice on the usage thereof.
Free parking is available on Durban Road, Raglan Street and mainly at the back entrance of the pharmacy, where helpful security personnel ensure the safety of clientele. On entering one immediately becomes aware of the friendly atmosphere of this clean, modern, innovative establishment.
Being a pharmacy, M-KEM’s focus is on health care and the many Pharmacists, Pharmacist Assistants and Nursing Sisters form the nucleus of the M-KEM, supported by a Natural Health Practitioner, Skin Care Therapists and by appointment a Dietician and a Podiatrist
M-KEM’s Nursing Sisters perform a variety of functions and occupy 8 specialised, separate clinics namely Women’s Health, Baby, General, Colostomy, Diagnostic, Diabetic, Wound & a registered Travel Clinic. M-KEM’s registered Travel Clinic can cater for all travel medication and vaccinations requirements for travelling in Africa or abroad. This clinic has become increasingly well know for the expertise of the staff and excellent service provided.
At M-KEM’s Clinics Patients are able to obtain a full fasting cholesterol analysis at the time of appointment. Diabetic patients are able to have their sugar levels graphically presented in order to maintain control of their ailment. Other tests include liver function, uric acid levels and many more. Children’s vaccinations include Chicken Pox, mumps, German measles etc.
The Complementary Health/vitamin department is very comprehensive and includes full ranges of the most sought after natural health lines including Solgar, Vital, Solal, Bioharmony and many others.
M-KEM’s Cosmetic and Perfume department is well stocked with the most popular cosmetic / skin care brands (Elizabeth Arden, Clarins, Payot etc.) and designer perfumes (Chanel, Dior, D&G, YSL, JPG, La Coste, Boss etc.). Any cash purchase from this department qualifies the customer for a 15% discount on their purchase all year round!
M-KEM’s unique Orthopaedics/Surgical department is extensive, stocking the usual nebulisers, blood pressure monitors and glucometers as well as catheters, incontinence requirements, wheel chairs, commodes and other items too numerous to mention. As a result of the repercussions which could result from inferior quality, M-KEM stocks only superior quality items.
Most innovative in its approach, the newest extension to M-KEM is the BOUNCE department on the 1st floor comprising of the following specialized departments: Bounce Footwear: Full range of Green Cross, Fit Flops and CROCS available, Teeth Whitening Clinic, Women’s Health Clinic: Pap smears, contraception, HIV and other testing and vaccinations i.e. Human Papillomavirus and more, BOUNCE Photographic and Cellular Department, Registered Travel Clinic, Wig Clinic, Bounce Coffee Shop, Men's Grooming, Bounce Supplement Centre: All popular brands available at competitive prices with professional customer assistance, Dermalogica Platinum Rated Skin Care Salon: With the head Therapist recently being ranked among the top 20 in SA, this salon offers a wide range of massage treatments, skin care therapy, SPA treatments and more.
Hylton Mallach, fondly known as ‘Mr. M’ is known for his innovative nature and keeping up with the times so be sure to know that this 24HR pharmacy with a difference is still growing, becoming bigger and better all the time.
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