Articles & explainers
Plain-English, pharmacist-reviewed explainers on the treatments we offer — weight management, travel vaccines, Pharmacy First services, and the everyday questions we get asked at the counter.
Tirzepatide vs semaglutide: which weight loss injection is more effective?
Mounjaro and Wegovy both work — but the clinical trial data tells a clear story about how much they differ. A pharmacist's comparison with an interactive BMI checker.
NHS Pharmacy First in 2026: what it is, how it works, and why the evidence says it's working
Two years on from launch, Pharmacy First is quietly changing how millions of people in England access NHS care. A plain-English guide to the seven conditions it covers, who can use it, and what GPs and the data say.
Yellow fever vaccination: what to expect at your travel appointment
Who needs the yellow fever vaccine, how far ahead to book before you fly, what the International Certificate covers, and exactly what happens at your appointment.
Weight loss medications in the UK: a 2026 overview
A pharmacist's plain-English guide to the prescription weight management medicines available in the UK — what they are, how they work, and what the consultation process looks like.