LEAD pharmacist Sara Murdock (pictured third from right) and the team at Pharmacy 777 Pascoe Vale have taken to wearing pyjamas to work this week to raise awareness about sleep apnoea.

The store has just launched a sleep apnoea service and customers are invited to talk to pharmacists about their sleep health, with those who share their story in the running to win a $250 voucher.

“It’s created such a big buzz,” Murdock told Pharmacy Daily.

“People are coming in when they see the pyjamas, and asking ‘What are you wearing, why are you dressed like that?’.”

“We explain we’re raising awareness about sleep apnoea, and ask them to tell us their sleep story,” she said.

The pharmacy provides an initial sleep health consultation, and if appropriate offers home testing and diagnosis in collaboration with a sleep specialist, and then support to find the right CPAP equipment for their needs.

The store is also offering a free CPAP service for those who already have a device.

“It’s been phenomenal, and we’ve decided we’re going to do another week in December,” Murdock enthused.

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