The information in our Latest News section is clinically reviewed by Vasiliki (Vicky) Kelidou before publishing.
Vicky Kelidou
Clinical Pharmacist, Director, Superintendent Pharmacist, Independent Prescriber
GPhC 2209041
Why do follow-up appointments matter with weight-loss treatments?
Have you ever thought about how many aspects of health and lifestyle people deal with when it comes to weight management?
It is very easy to oversimplify the process of eating less food and exercising more but the reality for each one of us is different and far more complicated. In most cases, it stems from deeply rooted patterns related to reward systems, past experiences, personal beliefs and genetics as well as socioeconomic factors such as bombardment of ultra processed fast food advertisements for excessive consumption.
Wegovy Pill Approved in the UK: A New Chapter in Weight Management
The emergence of GLP-1 medicines has helped us better recognise obesity as a chronic health condition rather than a personal failing.
While many patients have embraced injectable treatments, others remain hesitant about needles.
The approval of oral Wegovy may remove one of the final barriers preventing certain patients from seeking support.
Are weight loss medicines suitable for you?
Weight loss injections have become very popular in recent years, and probably will be part of our lives for years to come. This is a change I have seen happen rapidly as a pharmacist in a private clinic.
One of the biggest changes I have seen is around the accessibility of information: while you can access medicines online cheaply and readily, there isn’t as much information about how the medicine might affect you, and whether it is safe to use. While there is so much information out there, finding the appropriate information for your journey is one of the most daunting experiences as one size does not fit all.
Lost or Forgotten Medication in Scotland? A Quick Guide for US Visitors
Lost or forgotten medication in Scotland? A quick guide for US visitors on what to do next and when a pharmacy may be able to help.
How to get help from a prescriber when your GP is closed
We all know that illnesses and concerns don’t stick to a 9–5 schedule — and this is especially true over busy holiday periods like Christmas and Boxing Day when GP surgeries are closed and many NHS services operate reduced hours. If you suddenly need medical advice, a consultation, or a prescription when your GP isn’t available, here’s how you can still get safe, reliable help.
Unwell While Visiting London? A Guide to Getting Medical Help Fast (Without Long Waits)
Feeling unwell while visiting London? Here’s how tourists can access a UK-wide private online prescriber and, when appropriate, receive a private prescription to use at any UK pharmacy.
Unwell at Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market? How Visitors Can Access a Private Online Prescriber
Whether you're staying around Victoria Square, New Street, the Mailbox, Broad Street or the Jewellery Quarter, you can connect with a UK-registered independent prescriber from anywhere in Birmingham.