Health guides
Health Guides
Clear, clinically reviewed advice from our pharmacists — written to help you make informed decisions and referenced to NHS, NICE, BNF, NATHNAC and MHRA guidance.
The Complete UK Travel Vaccinations Guide
A complete UK guide to travel vaccinations — which jabs you need, when to book, what they cost and how to prepare for safe travel, from a GPhC-registered Sheffield travel clinic.
Read guideNorethisterone Side Effects: What to Expect
A clear, balanced guide to norethisterone side effects — how the period delay tablet works, common and less common effects, who shouldn't take it, and how to use it safely.
18 May 2026 Read Women's HealthHow to Delay Your Period
How to delay your period safely for a holiday, wedding or event — your options, how far in advance to plan, how long you can delay and what to expect, explained by our pharmacists.
16 May 2026 Read Student HealthUniversity Student Vaccinations UK: Complete Guide
Which vaccinations do UK university students need? A complete guide to MenACWY, MenB, MMR and healthcare placement vaccines — with advice for Sheffield students.
10 May 2026 Read Men's HealthWhat Causes Erectile Dysfunction
What causes erectile dysfunction? A clear guide to the physical and psychological causes of ED, when it can signal an underlying health problem, and what treatment options exist.
8 May 2026 Read Hair LossFinasteride Side Effects: What to Expect
A balanced guide to finasteride side effects for hair loss — how it works, how common side effects really are, how long it takes to work, and what results to expect.
6 May 2026 Read Travel HealthMalaria Prevention Tablets: Which to Choose
Compare the main malaria prevention tablets available in the UK — doxycycline, atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) and mefloquine — including how they work, side effects and cost.
4 May 2026 Read Weight ManagementHow Weight Loss Injections Work
How do weight loss injections work? A clear, educational guide to GLP-1 medicines — how they affect appetite, who they're for, what results to expect and how they're prescribed safely.
2 May 2026 Read Men's HealthSildenafil vs Tadalafil
Sildenafil vs tadalafil compared — how the two most common ED treatments differ in onset, duration, dosing and side effects, to help you understand which might suit you.
30 April 2026 Read Hair LossWhat Causes Male Pattern Baldness
What causes male pattern baldness? Understand the role of DHT and genetics in androgenetic alopecia, how to recognise it, and the evidence-based treatments that can help.
28 April 2026 Read Travel HealthHajj and Umrah Vaccination Requirements 2026
The 2026 guide to Hajj and Umrah vaccination requirements — the mandatory MenACWY certificate, recommended vaccines, timing and how Sheffield pilgrims can prepare.
1 March 2026 Read