VSM Pharmacy News

Tonsillitis – Symptoms and Treatments
Tonsillitis affects the tonsils at the back of your throat. Sometimes a bacterial or virus infection can cause the tonsils to become swollen and painful. Read our latest blog to find out more about tonsillitis and how it is treated.

Removing Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic Keratosis is a harmless skin condition which produces wart like lesions on your face, neck or torso. If these warts are affecting your self-onfidence you can have them removed using Cryotherapy. Read on to find out more about the condition and how Cryotherapy can help.

Sinusitis – Symptoms and Pharmacy Treatment
Sinusitis is a common health condition, but it is painful and can impact your daily life. Read our latest blog to find out more about sinusitis and how you can treat it.

What is Sebaceous Hyperplasia and How Can I treat It?
If you have small bumps on your face or chest you may have sebaceous hyperplasia. It’s a common skin condition caused by enlarged sebaceous glands. Read our blog to find out more about the condition and how it can be treated.

How Your Non-Food Allergy Can Give You A Food Intolerance
Did you know if you suffer from a non-food allergy you may also have an intolerence to some foods, Read our latest article to find out more.

ALLERGY TESTING – THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IgE and IgG
If you suspect you have a food intolerance or you know you have a food allergy you can have a test here at the pharmacy to find out which foods cause your problems.

Pollen Allergy and Food Cross Reactivity
If you have a pollen allergy you might also be allergic to certain foods. Read on to find out more about food cross reactivity and how a simple skin prick test will help you.

 COVID-19 Vaccines to Replace Novavax
Novavax Nuxaxovid Xbb vaccine is no longer available for supply in the UK due to the existing batches approaching their expiry date. We do not expect to receive strain updated vaccines in the near future.

The Yellow Fever Vaccination Risk for Over 60s
The vaccination against Yellow Fever isn’t recommended if you are over 60 due to the dangerous side-effects. In this article we’ll tell you more about Yellow Fever and what you should do if you are over 60.

Otinova For Swimmer’s Ear Infection
Swimmer’s ear or Otitis Externa can be very painful. Otinova is a new antibacterial spray which can help to dry out your ear canal and prevent inflammation and itchiness. Read our guide to find out more about it.

Evana and Ultravana For Pain and Heavy Periods
Heavy periods and period pain can be debilitating and many women have to take time off work because of the symptoms they have during their periods. There may be light at the end of the tunnel however with two new products now available over the counter at our Pharmacy.

Sign Our Petition – Stop Pharmacy Closures
Pharmacies are closing at an alarming rate. Join the Save Our Pharmacies campaign by signing our petition to help stop pharmacy closures.