Welcome to First Pharmacy UK – Your Practical Health Hub
Looking for straight‑forward advice on a prescription, an over‑the‑counter drug or a supplement? You’re in the right spot. We break down complex pharma topics into bite‑size, NHS‑aligned guidance you can actually use.
What You’ll Find Here
Our site covers everything from common medicines like Metoclopramide and Quibron‑T to eye‑care products such as Ophthacare and besifloxacin. Each article tells you what the drug treats, the right dose, key side effects and any big interactions you shouldn't ignore.
Beyond Pills – Lifestyle and Wellness
We also dive into supplements (think gumweed and menthol for athletes) and natural approaches like acupuncture for ocular hypertension. Want to compare a cream versus a lotion for scabies? We’ve got a quick side‑by‑side chart.
All content is written by UK‑based experts, checked for accuracy and kept up‑to‑date with 2025 guidelines. It’s educational, not a substitute for a doctor’s advice, but it gives you the confidence to ask the right questions at your next appointment.
Explore the categories, read the guides, and feel more in control of your health today.
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15 Jan
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13 Jan
Gastritis and H. pylori Treatment: What You Need to Know Now
Gastritis is stomach lining inflammation, often caused by H. pylori bacteria. Learn how it’s diagnosed, treated with antibiotics, and why ignoring it risks ulcers or cancer. Know the symptoms, treatment options, and what to do next. -
12 Jan
Echinacea and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know About the Risk
Echinacea may boost your immune system, but if you're on immunosuppressants, it could interfere with your medication and lead to serious health risks. Learn why doctors advise avoiding it entirely. -
11 Jan
Side Effects and Medication Adherence: How to Stay on Track When Drugs Cause Problems
Side effects are the #1 reason people stop taking their meds-even when they know it’s important. Learn how to manage them, talk to your pharmacist, and stay on track without risking your health. -
10 Jan
Vertigo and Dizziness: Understanding Inner Ear Disorders and How Vestibular Therapy Helps
Vertigo isn't just dizziness-it's a spinning sensation caused by inner ear problems. Learn how BPPV, vestibular neuritis, and Meniere's disease cause vertigo, and how vestibular therapy and the Epley maneuver can restore balance without drugs. -
9 Jan
How to Measure Children’s Medication Doses Correctly at Home
Learn how to measure children's medication doses accurately at home using milliliters, oral syringes, and weight-based calculations to prevent dangerous dosing errors. Essential guide for parents. -
8 Jan
Breakfast Timing and Extended-Release Medications: Why Consistency Matters
Consistent breakfast timing can make or break the effectiveness of extended-release medications like ADDERALL XR and CONCERTA. Learn how food affects absorption, why consistency matters, and what to do for better results. -
7 Jan
How to Check for Allergens and Inactive Ingredients on Prescription and Food Labels
Learn how to read food and prescription labels to spot hidden allergens like milk, soy, and sesame-and why inactive ingredients in medications can be just as dangerous. Essential reading for anyone with allergies. -
6 Jan
Evergreening: How Pharma Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs
Evergreening lets pharmaceutical companies extend patent life with minor drug changes, blocking generics and keeping prices high. Learn how tactics like product hopping and patent thickets delay affordable alternatives and what’s being done to stop them. -
5 Jan
Post-Concussion Syndrome: What to Expect and How to Recover
Post-concussion syndrome can last months after a mild brain injury. Learn the real recovery timelines, what treatments actually work, and how to avoid common mistakes that delay healing. -
4 Jan
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: How It's Diagnosed and Treated with Desensitization
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) causes chronic sinus polyps, asthma, and dangerous reactions to NSAIDs. Diagnosis requires a detailed history and sometimes an aspirin challenge. Aspirin desensitization after sinus surgery is the most effective long-term treatment. -
3 Jan
MRSA Infections: How Community and Hospital Strains Differ in Spread and Treatment
MRSA infections differ between community and hospital settings in how they spread, which strains cause them, and how they respond to treatment. Understanding these differences is key to stopping transmission and choosing the right care.
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