Health Hub & Medical Advice
Explore evidence-based health guides, clinical insights, travel immunisation protocols, and preventative wellness tips curated by GPhC pharmacists.
Since January 2024, pharmacists in England can assess and, where appropriate, treat seven common conditions, including prescription-only medicines such as antibiotics, without you needing a GP appointment.
Weight-loss injections such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have transformed obesity treatment. Here is how they work, who they are for, the evidence behind them and how to use them safely.
High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms, yet it is one of the biggest preventable causes of heart attack and stroke in the UK. Learn what your numbers mean, how it is diagnosed under NICE guidance, and the proven steps that bring it down.
The vaccines and medicines you need depend on where you are going, what you will be doing and your own health. Here is how to plan, which jabs are free on the NHS, and how to protect yourself against malaria.
Most NHS prescriptions in England are now sent digitally from your GP to a pharmacy of your choice. Here is how the Electronic Prescription Service works, how to nominate a pharmacy, and who can get prescriptions for free.
Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people in the UK. Understanding your HbA1c, your medicines and your annual checks can prevent complications, and for some people weight loss can even put the condition into remission.
Good asthma control means few or no symptoms and no attacks. Updated UK guidance has changed how asthma is treated, and using your inhaler correctly is just as important as the medicine inside it.
Sleep and mental health are closely linked: poor sleep affects mood, and low mood affects sleep. These practical, evidence-based steps can help with both, and here is where to get support if you need it.
Winter brings a rise in flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Vaccines are the best protection for people most at risk of serious illness. Here is who is eligible on the NHS, when to get vaccinated and what to expect.
High cholesterol has no symptoms but is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes. Learn what a cholesterol test shows, how your cardiovascular risk is calculated, and when statins are recommended under current NICE guidance.
Hay fever is one of the most common conditions in the UK. Knowing your pollen season and choosing the right combination of antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays and eye drops can make a real difference.