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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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