Weight-Loss Medicines, Contraception and HRT: What Women Need to Know Last reviewed: 4 September 2026 The way obesity and type 2 diabetes can be managed has changed with medicines such as tirzepatide and semaglutide. They are increasingly used by women who are also taking contraception, hormone replacement therapy, or both. That has created an important …
Why Meningitis B Is Back in the Spotlight Recent cases of meningitis B in England, particularly in the Canterbury and Kent area, have raised significant concern. While this is currently a localised cluster rather than a nationwide outbreak, it highlights an important issue — meningococcal disease remains present, unpredictable, and capable of progressing rapidly. The …
Community Pharmacy Is Under Severe Strain — And Patients Will Feel the Impact Jaydev Varsani – Clinical Pharmacist Owner At Murrays Chemist and Bramley Pharmacy, we remain committed to delivering safe, accessible, high-quality care. But we also believe in being transparent. Community pharmacy in England is facing one of the most financially challenging periods in …
Hydration, Protein and Routine: The Real Secret Behind Successful Weight Loss Treatment Why Eating Regularly Still Matters — Even When You’re Not Hungry Jaydev Varsani – Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist Medically supervised weight-management treatments have transformed how many patients approach long-term health. Reduced appetite, improved portion control and better metabolic regulation allow many people to finally …
Weight Loss Treatments and Eye Health: Understanding NAION, Risk Factors and Current Guidance Jaydev Varsani – Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist Over the past year, there has been growing discussion online about weight management treatments and eye health. Some news articles and social media posts have mentioned a rare eye condition called non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy …
Information vs Advice: Why Personalised Pharmacy Care Still Matters Jaydev Varsani – Clinical Prescribing pharmacist Healthcare has changed significantly in recent years. Online platforms, digital clinics and remote prescribing services have made treatments easier to access than ever before. Many patients now begin their journey by researching symptoms, medications or wellness treatments online. Recently, a …
When Weight Loss Medicines Stop Working – Why Plateaus Happen and What You Can Do Next Jaydev Varsani – Clinical Pharmacist Weight loss injections and tablets have transformed obesity treatment. For many patients, medicines such as GLP-1 and GLP-GIP based therapies help reduce appetite, improve portion control, and support meaningful weight loss. However, not everyone …
The 2025 H3N2 Flu Surge in England The All You Need To Know series (AYNTK) What’s happening – why it matters – and how to protect yourself England is seeing a sharp rise in influenza cases this season, with H3N2 currently the dominant circulating strain. This subtype of influenza A tends to hit certain groups …
Topical JAK Inhibitors for Chronic Hand Eczema: A New Direction in Treatment Bramley Pharmacy – Clinical Eczema Assessment in Ealing Chronic hand eczema is one of the most persistent, painful and disruptive forms of eczema. When the hands become repeatedly inflamed, cracked, itchy or sore, it impacts everyday life, work, sleep and confidence. Many adults …
Allergies, IgE and Unexplained Symptoms: Could There Be a Connection? An in-depth look at allergy mechanisms and modern IgE blood testing Allergy is often discussed in everyday life, yet many people are unsure what it truly means from a medical perspective. For some, allergy is obvious: rapid swelling after eating peanuts, or wheezing when exposed …
