Nambour chemist retires after 40 years in profession

Tim Logan was heavily involved with the Pharmacy Guild over a number of years where he became state president and also acted on several occasions as the national president.

Popular Nambour Pharmacist Tim Logan is retiring after four decades helping sick people with their medical needs.

Mr Logan will spend his last day at Nambour Amcal in the Plaza this Friday (January 20) after 28 years in town and 40 years in pharmacy. 

Mr Logan, who is one of three partners in the business, said he had enjoyed being able to help people from all walks of life over the years. 

“It’s a profession where you can make a big difference to people’s lives,” he said. “Where you can help them out when they’re in vulnerable positions, when they’re very unwell. People recognize that pharmacists are a good point to turn to for advice and that’s what we try and provide at Amcal. 

“One abiding memory I have was of a guy who came in who was all sweaty and clammy and complaining of an upset tummy. My training told me that some of those symptoms could be associated with heart attacks. So I recommended that he go up to casualty. And sure enough he was suffering a heart attack. And he came back a few weeks later to thank me. And that was very rewarding and there have been many rewarding episodes over the years.  

“When I first started we used typewriters and we hand wrote repeats and we had to put in codes for medicines to send off to the government to get paid for the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) subsidy. 

“And now everything is computers and laser printers and instant access to Centrelink records to make sure someone’s entitled to a concession. So I think it’s much better nowadays.”

Mr Logan was heavily involved with the Pharmacy Guild over a number of years where he became state president and also acted on several occasions as the national president.

He said he would consider revisiting his profession occasionally. 

“After I have some time off I might do little sessions here and there. I might still do vaccine clinics and that sort of thing, depending on whether my colleagues or any other mates I know need a hand. But I’m certainly looking forward to having a rest after so long.”