Hello, I am one of VSM's resident wordsmiths. I'm here to share information with you about health issues, nutrition and general health tips. I first became interested in health after spending my school holidays at the small nursing home my Nan owned. Always check with our pharmacist or a team member if you have any questions about our content.
VSM Pharmacy is more than just the place you go when you need to buy paracetamol. The free NHS Pharmacy First Service for example. Pharmact First means you don’t have to wait for a GP appointment to get treatment for several common health conditions. Plus we also have a wide range of private services covering vaccinations, weight loss and skin tag removal, Read our latest blog to find out what services we offer at VSM pharmacy.
Looking after your health and washing your hands regularly can help you to avoid winter bugs. Vaccines are also available for some people for RSV snd Covid. The flu vaccine is widely available and if you aren’t eligible you can have the jab privately. Read our latest blog to find out more about the three most common winter bugs and how to get a flu jab at the pharmacy.
Vision and hearing naturally begin to decline in old age, but there are things you can do to improve your sight and/or hearing so that you feel happy and confident at work or in social situations. Read our latest blog to find out more,
If you want to lose weight and keep it off while using Mounjaro or Wegovy then it’s important to eat the right foods. One food group that really makes a difference to your weight loss success is protein. Read our latest blog to find out more…
Ticks like warm weather and are prevelent from May until October, but they can also be found during mild winter months so you should be careful all year round. An infected tick can give you Lyme disease. Read on to find out more about how to reduce your risk of being bitten and what to do if you think you might have the symptoms of Lyme disease.
Starting from the 1 October, you can get your free NHS flu jab here at VSM Pharmacy. Plan ahead and protect yourself against this year’s flu virus.
The cost of Mounjaro is set to rise considerably. If you use Mountjaro and you are thinking about swapping to Wegovy our latest blog tells you more about each medication and how it will help your weight loss journey.
Chikungunya is an iinfection spread by mosquitos. Travellers in countries where there are infected mosquitos are at risk. You can protect yourself by having one of the two vaccines against Chikungunya at the pharmacy. Read our latest blog to find out more about the infection and how the vaccine can protect you.
Like all medications there can be side effects whilst using Mounjaro. One side effect that has been in the news lately is pancreatitis. To find out more about Mounjaro’s side effects read our latest blog which tells you what you can expect when you start using Mounjaro on your weight loss journey.
Shingles can be very painful, and it often affects older adults who might already have other medical conditions, You can have a shingles vaccination at the pharmacy which means if you do get shingles it is more likely to be a mild dose that doesn’t last long.
