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2026-01-08 · Service · 5 min read

Weight loss that lasts - what we actually offer at the pharmacy

GLP-1 weight loss medicines are everywhere online. Here is how our pharmacy-led service works - and why the in-person check-in matters as much as the medicine.

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Seasonal flu jab - who needs it and when to book in Bristol

Flu is more than a bad cold. October and November are the months to book - on the NHS if you are eligible, or privately from £16.

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Pharmacy First - the seven conditions we can treat without a GP appointment

Service

2026-02-11 · 4 min read

Pharmacy First - the seven conditions we can treat without a GP appointment

Sore throat, earache, sinus pain - the NHS Pharmacy First service lets us assess and treat seven common conditions on the spot. No GP appointment needed.

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Blocked ears? A quiet word on microsuction

Service

2026-03-18 · 3 min read

Blocked ears? A quiet word on microsuction

Cotton buds and home remedies do more harm than good. Microsuction is the safe, modern way to clear stubborn earwax - and the consultation is free.

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High blood pressure - the silent one, and why it is worth a free check

Health

2026-05-13 · 4 min read

High blood pressure - the silent one, and why it is worth a free check

Half of all heart attacks and strokes are linked to high blood pressure - and most people who have it feel nothing. Our free NHS check takes five minutes.

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