Health & Advice

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Expert health advice, pharmacy news, and tips from the Halton Pharmacy team to
help you stay informed and well.

General Health

How long does a cough or sore throat last, and when should you see a pharmacist?

Reviewed by GPhC Pharmacist Ashley Cohen at Halton Pharmacy Clinical Team, Leeds , GPhC No.


October 30, 2026

6 mins

General Health

Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV symptoms compared

A side-by-side comparison of cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV symptoms, with clear advice on what

October 29, 2026

6 mins

Heart Health

RSV Vaccine in Leeds: Who Qualifies and How to Get It

A plain-English guide to the NHS RSV vaccine in Leeds: who qualifies (pregnancy from 28

October 28, 2026

6 mins

Heart & Metabolic Health

Health checks you can get at a Leeds pharmacy without a GP referral

Reviewed by GPhC Pharmacist Ashley Cohen at Halton Pharmacy Clinical Team, Leeds , GPhC No.


October 27, 2026

6 mins

Heart & Metabolic Health

Diabetes blood tests: HbA1c versus finger-prick, and who should test

Reviewed by GPhC Pharmacist Ashley Cohen at Halton Pharmacy Clinical Team, Leeds , GPhC No.


October 26, 2026

6 mins

Weight Management

Cholesterol testing: finger-prick or lab, and when to repeat it

Reviewed by GPhC Pharmacist Ashley Cohen at Halton Pharmacy Clinical Team, Leeds , GPhC No.


October 23, 2026

6 mins