Childhood vaccinations: a calm guide for nervous parents
What is given when, what the side effects really look like, and how to make the appointment easier.
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Advice from our pharmacists
Practical, evidence-based guidance written by the people who dispense your medication — not repackaged press releases.
Hay fever: why your usual tablet stopped working
Tolerance is rarely the culprit. More often it is timing, dosing or the wrong type of antihistamine.
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Flu jab season: who is eligible for a free NHS vaccination this year
Eligibility changed again for 2026/27. Here is exactly who qualifies for a flu jab, who should pay privately, and when…
Ordering repeat prescriptions: the mistakes that cause delays
Nine times out of ten, a late repeat prescription comes down to one of four simple mistakes. The good news?…
Travelling to Kenya this winter? Start your vaccines now
Yellow fever certificates, antimalarials and the lead times you need to know before you book an appointment.
High blood pressure: what your reading actually means
Two numbers, a lot of confusion. A plain-English guide to systolic, diastolic and when to be concerned.
Pharmacy First: seven things we can treat without a GP
Sore throat, earache, UTI, shingles and more — assessed and treated at the counter, free on the NHS.