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Short, useful articles from the pharmacists at Hedon Pharmacy - seasonal advice, medication tips and clear answers to the questions we hear most often.

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Summer tummy bugs and dehydration: what to do before it ruins your weekSeasonal Health

Summer tummy bugs and dehydration: what to do before it ruins your week

A practical guide to spotting heat-related illness, easing tummy bugs at home, and knowing when it's time to ask for help.

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Hedon Pharmacy Journal
Repeat prescriptions, made simpleMedication Management

Repeat prescriptions, made simple

Six small habits that take the stress out of managing long-term medication, from a pharmacist who dispenses thousands every month.

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Travelling this summer? Sort your travel health before you book the flightsTravel Health

Travelling this summer? Sort your travel health before you book the flights

A short, no-panic guide to vaccines, antimalarials and what to actually pack in a travel first aid kit for the summer getaway.

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Hedon Pharmacy Journal
Pharmacy First: seven common things we can treat without a GP appointmentPharmacy First

Pharmacy First: seven common things we can treat without a GP appointment

Sore throat, earache, sinusitis and four more. What Pharmacy First actually covers, and how to use it at Hedon.

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Blocked ears? What earwax microsuction actually feels likeEar Health

Blocked ears? What earwax microsuction actually feels like

A gentler, faster alternative to syringing. Here's how the appointment runs and who it suits.

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Thinking about a weight loss injection? An honest guide from a pharmacistWeight Loss

Thinking about a weight loss injection? An honest guide from a pharmacist

Mounjaro, Wegovy and the difference between a quick fix and a real treatment plan.

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Hedon Pharmacy Journal
Know your numbers: why a five-minute blood pressure check mattersHeart Health

Know your numbers: why a five-minute blood pressure check matters

High blood pressure rarely announces itself. A simple, free check at the counter is one of the best things you can do for your future self.

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Started a new prescription? Why we'll give you a quick ringMedication Management

Started a new prescription? Why we'll give you a quick ring

The New Medicine Service is the most underused free pharmacy service in England. Here's what it is and why it matters.

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Hedon Pharmacy Journal
Stopping smoking, with support that actually worksWellness

Stopping smoking, with support that actually works

Why willpower alone isn't the answer, and how our stop-smoking service stacks the deck in your favour.

5 min readRead
Hedon Pharmacy Journal
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