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
From Needle to Pill: The UK's Weight Loss Revolution
Between May and June 2026, Chemist4U surveyed more than 3,500 UK adults to better understand how people currently feel about...
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How to Find the Right Gym For You: A Beginner’s Guide
Choosing the right gym can make starting exercise feel much easier. Having a gym that’s safe, convenient and suited to...
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Getting Started with The Gym Group
Starting the gym can feel daunting, especially if you're new to exercise. But as part of your weight loss treatment...
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Your First Gym Session: What to Expect
Your first gym session doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, we think it should be as simple as you...
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Chemist4U x The Gym Group Partnership
Finding exercise you enjoy is a huge part of a healthy and sustainable weight loss journey. That’s why Chemist4U has...
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How to Switch From Weight Loss Injections to Wegovy Pills
If you're currently taking weight loss injections and wondering whether Wegovy pills could be a better fit, you're not alone...
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Men’s Health Week: How We Can Support You
Every year, Men’s Health Week takes place on the week leading up to and ending on Father’s Day. This year...
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Can You Stop Taking Statins?
You should not stop taking statins without speaking to your GP first. Stopping suddenly can cause your cholesterol to rise...
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13 Alternatives to Statins
Statins are one of the most prescribed treatments in the UK and are widely used to treat high cholesterol. However...
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Statins Interactions: What to AvoidÂ
Statins are generally safe and well-tolerated. However, like all medicines, they can interact with certain foods, drinks, and other medications...
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