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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

Wegovy Prices

Wegovy Prices

Wegovy is one of the more budget-friendly weight loss injections available in the UK, with prices starting from £99 at...
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Orforglipron, the newest GLP-1 weight loss tablet in the UK

Orforglipron, the newest GLP-1 weight loss tablet in the UK

What is orforglipron? Orforglipron is a new type of oral weight loss medication that belongs to a group called GLP-1...
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Wegovy Side Effects and How to Manage Them

Wegovy Side Effects and How to Manage Them

Wegovy, like any medication, can cause side effects, but for most people, they’re mild and tend to settle on their...
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Fake Wegovy sellers in the UK: How to stay safe 

Fake Wegovy sellers in the UK: How to stay safe 

Fake Wegovy sellers are becoming increasingly common in the UK, with the treatment being advertised on social media and even...
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Mounjaro side effects and how to treat them

Mounjaro side effects and how to treat them

Mounjaro, like other weight loss injections, can cause side effects. Around 1 in 10 people experience the most common ones...
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Mounjaro vs Wegovy: What’s the difference and which one’s right for you? 

Mounjaro vs Wegovy: What’s the difference and which one’s right for you? 

Wegovy and Mounjaro are very similar treatments. They’re both once-weekly injections that help you lose weight and maintain your results...
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Mounjaro price increases: Everything you need to know

Mounjaro price increases: Everything you need to know

Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Mounjaro, has announced that prices will rise from the 1st of September 2025. They have...
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Switching from Mounjaro to Wegovy 

Switching from Mounjaro to Wegovy 

You can switch from Mounjaro to Wegovy if your pharmacist thinks it’s safe and suitable for you.  You will usually...
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UK Diabetes Statistics

UK Diabetes Statistics

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that roughly one in nine adults aged 20-79 now has diabetes, equating to approximately...
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UK Weight Loss Statistics

UK Weight Loss Statistics

Obesity poses a potentially significant public health challenge in the UK, with more than a quarter (26%) of adults considered...
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