Swine Flu
June 11, 2009
What is swine flu? Swine flu is a respiratory disease which infects pigs. Swine flu does not normally infect humans although cases do occur sometimes in people who have had close contact with pig... More »
NHS Prescription Charges rise to £7.20 from 1st April 2009
April 6, 2009
The new NHS prescription charge is £7.20 for each medicine or appliance. From April 2009 patients undergoing treatment for cancer or for the affects of cancer will be able to apply for a medical e... More »
NHS prescriptions avaliable from Peninsula Pharmacy.
April 5, 2009
As from 20th April 2009 Peninsula Pharmacy will be able to dispense your NHS prescription. If you would like us to dispense your prescription email us or call us and we can do the rest ! We of... More »
Alli available in the UK
January 22, 2009
Alli is not in fact a new drug or medication but something which has been on the market for a number of years. Alli is in fact exactly the same as the weight loss medication Xenical but is just a half... More »
I Want to Lose Weight
December 28, 2008
Maintaining a healthy weight is a crucial part of overall good health. Keep your weight within the healthy range, and you'll not only feel better: you'll lower your risk of heart disease, stroke and c... More »
Have I got Flu? Or is it a Cold?
December 28, 2008
Symptoms of a cold include: runny nose, beginning with clear mucus and developing into thicker, green mucus as the cold progresses, blocked nose, sore throat, sneezing, and cough. Peopl... More »
Warts and Verrucas
November 9, 2008
Warts are caused by a human papilloma-virus, which most frequently affects the hands, feet and anogenital region. Warts have a rough surface, irregular shape and aclear defined borders. There is somet... More »
Cough and Cold Remedies in Children under 2
November 2, 2008
Advice from the conmission on human medicines is that based upon available evidence the balance of risk and benefits of cough and cold products is no longer favourable in children under 2 years; and t... More »
What Do Pharmacists Do?
November 2, 2008
Pharmacists are the experts in drug discovery, development, preparation and usage of medicines. They are both professional scientists and qualified health care practitioners. Pharmacists work in hospi... More »
Symptoms of Bacterial Meningitis
November 2, 2008
The symptoms of bacterial meningitis usually begin abruptly and rapidly worsen. If you suspect a case of bacterial meningitis phone 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance. Symptoms include: a ... More »
Headlice
November 2, 2008
Head lice (Pediculus capitis) affects only humans, and cannot be passed on to, or caught from animals Head lice are tiny (pin-head sized) grey-brown, wingless insects, which live by sucking blood f... More »
Pack sizes of Pseudoephedrine to Change
November 2, 2008
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, used in cough and decongestant remedies to treat nasal and sinus congestion caused by the common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies. It has... More »
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