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
Drowsy vs Non-Drowsy Antihistamines Explained
When you're dealing with hay fever, allergies, travel sickness, or insomnia, finding the right relief as quickly as possible is...
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What is a Food Allergy?Â
Having a food allergy can sometimes feel limiting, even if they’re extremely common. In fact, around 6% of the UK...
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How to Take PrEP
Knowing how to take PrEP, what to do if you miss a dose, and what happens if you stop your...
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HIV Symptoms and Early Signs
HIV symptoms don't always show up straight away, and they can vary from person to person. So, it's important to...
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Exercise and Fitness Statistics Report
According to recent UK government data on fitness, physical inactivity contributes to around one in six (16.7%) deaths in the...
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Hay Fever in Babies and ChildrenÂ
Many people think of hay fever as an adult problem, but it can actually affect your little ones, too. So...
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Anaphylaxis Symptoms, Causes and What to Do Next Â
Being told you’re at risk of anaphylactic reactions can be daunting. Anaphylaxis is an extreme allergic reaction that requires immediate...
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How to Use an EpiPenÂ
Using an EpiPen (epinephrine or adrenaline auto-injector) to help manage anaphylaxis can understandably feel intimidating, especially if it's your first...
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What to Expect When Changing Dose
If you’re taking weight loss injections like Wegovy or Mounjaro, you’re probably wondering what you can expect when it’s time...
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Can You Take Two Antihistamines at Once?
Sometimes antihistamines are the only way to keep symptoms at bay during a high pollen hay fever season. But what...
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