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.
It’s very tempting to buy weight loss injections online from social media or an unregistered website. After all, they are much cheaper. However, there’s no guarantee you are getting a product that has been medically tested and manufactured to stringent standards. Illegal weight loss injections might be harmful. Read our latest blog to find out more about the dangers of illegal jabs and how buying from the pharmacy is your safest choice.
The rules around who can get the COVID-19 jab have changed this year, and many people aren’t sure if they still qualify. Read our latest blog to help you understand what’s different and whether you’re eligible.
There’s no need to panic if you relaise your contraception failed or you’ve had un-protected sex. You can get an emergency morning-after pill from the pharmacy free of charge. Read our latest blog to find out more…
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.
