Alongside our health charity partners, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK, we’re committed to making a difference to the health of our customers and colleagues by tackling the three conditions that affect many of the UK population: type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer. At present, one in two people will develop … Read more
It’s all too easy to overlook the colour of your urine. But a GP has now issued an urgent warning about certain shades, claiming they are among the earliest symptoms of one health condition. For Dr Bhavini Shah, a GP from LloydsPharmacy Online, this includes dark or cloudy urine – especially if it smells pungent too. … Read more
Brits aiming to achieve their ‘beach body’ this summer with the aid of weight loss injections have been issued a stark health warning by the World Health Organization (WHO) after counterfeit ‘skinny jabs’ were discovered for sale in the UK. The alarming news first broke on Thursday, revealing that fake batches of Ozempic, a medication … Read more
Canadian pharmacists are calling on provincial governments to expand what treatments they can provide patients, arguing it will help relieve a strained health-care system. In a statement following its national summit, the Canadian Pharmacists Association said it is recommending governments “recognize and promote pharmacy as a first point of primary care.” The association’s chief pharmacist … Read more
A mum has sparked a furious online debate after declaring that pharmacies should not close for lunch every day. The Mumsnet user ranted that the practice was “old fashioned” and “unnecessary” with some agreeing with her, while others branded her “unreasonable”. Currently in the UK, there must be a pharmacist present whenever pharmaceutical services are … Read more
