HEALTH AND WELLBEING: How can a Pharmacy help?

PHARMACIES are making sure they give the people of Rotherham the best expert health advice they can – and for free, too!

Whether you are on medication or not and even if you are not a regular customer at a pharmacy, they will give you a free health check which includes checking for diabetes, monitoring your blood pressure and working out your body mass index (BMI).

This can help to boost your morale if the results come back good, but can also lead you to a quicker diagnosis, meaning a quicker treatment.

Pharmacies act as a referral system, writing to your GP if any problems arise, acting as a stepping stone to getting back to full health.

Of course, prevention is always better than the cure, so the fact that most open seven days until late and offer a walk in service are just some of the ways pharmacies help you detect any health problems.

They also promote a healthy lifestyle through the sale of vital vitamins and lifestyle advice including changing your eating habits – so what are you waiting for?