Guides
What is this Health Advice & Guides section?
This Advice & Guides section is home to a range of guides that gives you advice on a wide range of topics. The topics we cover are based on common questions that we receive as a pharmacy, including questions based on what to take for hay fever or what you can take if you are pregnant, for example.
New guides will be available regularly so keep coming back to find more advice and guidance on medical queries and issues.
Latest Guides
Overweight vs Obesity: What’s the Difference and What Does It Mean for Your Health?
Overweight and obesity both describe carrying excess body fat, but they represent different levels of health risk with different recommended...
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Can the Contraceptive Pill Stop Your Periods?
If you've ever wished you could just skip your period, you're not alone. Whether it's for a holiday, a special...
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Norethisterone vs Provera: Which Period Delay Pill is Right For You?
Whether you've got a holiday coming up or a special event on the calendar, period delay pills can be the...
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10 Times You Might Want to Delay Your Period
Whether it's your wedding day, a holiday, or a sporting event, there are plenty of moments in life when your...
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GLP-1 Patches: Do They Work For Weight Loss?
If you've been scrolling through social media lately, you may have come across GLP-1 patches being promoted as a cheaper...
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Can Statins Cause Weight Gain?
If you’re wondering if statins cause weight gain, the short answer is no. Clinical trials have not found statins to...
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Best Time to Take Statins: Morning or Night?
The best time to take statins depends on which type you’ve been prescribed. Short-acting statins work best when taken in...
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Atorvastatin Tablets
Atorvastatin is a statin medicine that lowers cholesterol, which can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke It’s available...
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Statins Side Effects
Statins are among the most prescribed medications in the UK. They’re used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of...
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Provera (Medroxyprogesterone) Side Effects
Provera, also available as generic medroxyprogesterone, is a progestogen-only tablet that can be prescribed off-label for period delay. While Provera...
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