by will | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog
The arrival of autumn does not just mean shorter daylight hours and falling leaves; it means we are entering the time of year when many seasonal viruses start to circulate. With much coverage being given to the new XEC variant of Covid, there will be many asking if...
by will | Aug 30, 2024 | Blog
Given that chemists are tasked with dispensing prescriptions from anyone coming from anywhere, pharmacies will typically stock a wide range of medication, including any commonly prescribed medication. However, one medication is stocked at every community pharmacy in...
by will | Aug 14, 2024 | Blog
Any medication that is prescribed by a doctor to be dispensed by a local chemist is chosen because it is the most effective, proven and safe medication to take for a particular condition. This choice will take into account the needs of the individual, such as age,...
by will | Jul 29, 2024 | Blog
The pharmaceutical world is about iteration, progression and constant improvement, with prescriptions and treatments changing in line with evolutions in medical knowledge. To paraphrase economist John Maynard Keynes, when the information changes, so too do the...
by will | Jul 15, 2024 | Blog
When people are prescribed a new medication, either as a short course or to treat a long-term condition, it can be difficult to know when, where and how to take it, which can potentially lead to skipping doses or not using certain applicators correctly. This issue,...
by will | Jul 10, 2024 | Blog
The height of summer is the height of the holiday season, but in the midst of all the exciting preparations, do not forget to check your prescriptions before you go on holiday. You can generally get up to one month’s supply of any medication at a time through the NHS...
