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Pharmacist-reviewed health guides
Clear advice from the team at Chasetown Pharmacy, covering travel health, private services and the questions patients ask most often.
Weight management
How to prepare for a weight management consultation
What a pharmacist-led weight management appointment actually involves, how to get ready for it, and the questions worth asking so you leave with a plan that fits your life.
Vitamin B12
Signs of vitamin B12 deficiency, and when to get tested
Tiredness, tingling and brain fog can all point to low B12. Here's what the symptoms are, who's most at risk, and how a simple test and treatment work.
Ear wax
Ear wax removal: microsuction, safety and what to expect
Blocked ears from wax are common and usually easy to fix. Here's how microsuction works, why cotton buds make it worse, and what to expect at an appointment.
Blood testing
Private blood tests explained: what they check and how to prepare
From general health MOTs to specific hormone and vitamin panels — what a private blood test can and can't tell you, whether to fast, and how to read the results.
Men's health
Men's health checks: what they cover and why they matter
Many men put off getting things checked. Here's what a men's health consultation covers, the everyday concerns it can help with, and why acting early makes a difference.
Travel health
How far in advance should you book travel vaccinations?
Leaving it late is the most common travel-health mistake. Here's how much time different vaccines need, why some run as a course, and what to do if you're travelling soon.