VSM Pharmacy

10/05/2024

According to the Office for National Statistics, almost 13% of people in the UK are smokers.The NHS reports that 21% of admissions to hospital are for respiratory diseases. And 14% for circulatory diseases, both attributed to smoking.Many people smoke to relieve stress and anxiety which is why it is so hard to give up the habit.

If you want to improve your health and feel better in yourself, giving up smoking might be the solution. Read our latest article to find out about the benefits of giving up.

28/03/2023

We now offer an Ear Microsuction service.
It is a safe, quick and effective way to remove ear wax.

Appointments available within 7 days!

Read more about the service on our website:
https://www.vsmpharmacy.co.uk/services/ear-wax-removal/

24/02/2023

Massive congratulations to Nicky for passing her dispenser's course with flying colours. The team could not be prouder of you! 😎😎😎🥳🥳🥳

19/12/2022

Arek Socha at Pixabay If you’ve seen the news, you are probably aware that there some drugs are becoming more difficult to find as medication shortages continue. You might be one of our customers and you have experienced the frustration of not being able to receive your prescribed medication or having to use a generic alternative. Manufacture and Distribution Some of the reasons for the short supply of medication are down to the shortage of raw materials, manufacturing problems, and delays in shipping and distribution....

19/12/2022

What Strep A can look like Anyone who has been watching the news recently will know about the outbreak of the Strep A infection currently affecting children and adults in the UK. Strep A is a bacteria that gets into the throat and tonsils and usually presents itself as a mild illness that starts with a sore throat. Unfortunately, it can also cause severe infections which is…...

It's important to know the symptoms of Strep A/scarlet fever because it can become a serious illness in children if not treated promptly.

16/12/2022

The Berkeley Heath One Step Strep A Home Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay intended for use by home users and healthcare professionals as a qualitative screening in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of group A streptococcal antigen. (Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Impetigo, Scarlet Fever). This easy to use test is highly accurate and requires only a throat swab. They are easy to store, have a long shelf life and provide accurate results for in just 10 minutes indicating whether the user has a Strep infection or not.

This easy to use test is highly accurate and requires only a throat swab. They are easy to store, have a long shelf life and provide accurate results for in just 10 minutes indicating if the user has a Strep infection or not.

13/12/2022

30/11/2022

Gabananda at Pixabay Menopause causes a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, they include sweats, sleep problems, mood changes, brain fog and weight gain. But there’s one symptom many women feel unable to talk about and that’s vaginal dryness. What is Estrogen? Estrogen is a female hormone which helps to regulate your periods. But it also affects your skin, bones, heart and blood vessels, your brain, and your pelvic muscles....

Many menopausal women suffer from the effects of vaginal dryness. Here we talk about a treatment called Gina you can by over the counter.

17/11/2022

Did you know your inhalers effect the environment? While we're all aware of the need to reduce gas emissions not many people realise that throwing their used inhalers in the bin isn't a good thing. As well as the general public, most corporations and businesses in the British Isles are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint. The National Health Service is no exception....

Did you know that putting your used inhalers in the bin is bad for the environment? Read on to see how to dispose of your inhalers safely.

14/11/2022

According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales, 2.3 million people suffer from domestic abuse. Many abuse victims don’t report their crimes and so this figure could be higher. How can people suffering domestic abuse get support? What is domestic abuse? If a family member, a carer, or a partner is abusing you either mentally, physically, or sexually, then this is domestic abuse....

Domestic abuse affects over 2.3 people in England and Wales. There are ways you can get support. Find out how in out latest article.

24/10/2022

Although the number of smokers has been steadily decreasing since 1974, there are still around 6.9 million adult smokers in the UK. And, according to the ASH website, this habit costs the NHS around 2.5 billion each year dealing with conditions related to smoking. What illnesses does smoking cause? Smoking can cause more than 50 serious health conditions and the most common are:...

16/10/2022

Our pharmacist, Jirina, is attending the Great South Run today. She will run 10 miles.
Feel free to donate to cancer research and leave her some encouraging words here.
Go, Jirina!
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/find-an-event/the-great-south-run