Fortnams Chemist

24/09/2025

Not sure who would disagree with this FACT 😃

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/

24/09/2025

FORTNAMS CHEMIST ARE NOW ACCREDITED TO CARRY OUT A PRIVATE WEIGHT LOSS SERVICE AT A COMPETITIVE RATE 😃

To see if you are eligible please check the criteria on the NHS link below;

https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/prevention/obesity/medicines-for-obesity/weight-management-injections/

If you require more information, do not hesitate to contact us!

If you are striving for a healthier lifestyle & need assistance to achieve your goal, get in touch…. Why ‘weight’ 🤩

NHS England » Weight management injections

23/09/2025

FORTNAMS FLU SEASON HAS ARRIVED‼️

Our vaccination program will begin from the 9th October 2025

Please use the following link to book an appointment:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-flu-vaccination/

COVID-19 vaccinations are also available to a limited cohort of patients, determined by the Department of Health.

Please check Covid vaccine eligibility via this link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/flu-and-covid-19-seasonal-vaccination-programme-autumn-winter-2025-26/ -and-covid-19-seasonal-vaccination-programme-autumn-winter-2025-26

Get your Vaccine Booked & Feel Comfortable ✌🏽☺️

Use this service to find a pharmacy that offers the NHS flu vaccine.

09/06/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c706y4jr95lo

As the summer holiday season gets going, families are being warned of measles outbreaks in many popular European destinations, with vaccination rates in the UK still far below what experts advise.

09/06/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98p0pj7dypo

The health service issued an "amber alert" last year and stocks remain low ever since.

04/06/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wdlxdj6x3o

Some patients are skipping meals due to a shortage of Creon, says a pharmacy association.

23/05/2025

Call for NHS to give women with dense breasts extra cancer scans

Additional scans better tailored to spotting cancer in dense breasts could treble detection rates.

22/05/2025

AND IN LOCAL NEWS…. 🤩🥳🤩

MORAL OF THE STORY….

LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE!

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Barbara Brookes says the glider experience was "absolutely wonderful".

06/05/2025

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☀️2. Does it protect you from UVA which contributes to skin damage? 😎

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Ranging in sun protector factor (SPF) 30 & 50
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29/04/2025

Prescription charges frozen in England

The charge for a single item will remain at £9.90 in 2025-26, the government has announced.

24/04/2025

WARNING!

This article is regarding Peanut Allergies.

If you have allergies, please speak with a healthcare professional before attempting any changes!

'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'

Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.

17/04/2025

Is anyone missing a homing/racing pigeon? It’s made base near Fortnams Chemist.

Not sure how healthy it is but seems comfortable for now.