High blood pressure can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, yet it often causes no obvious symptoms. Checking it is the only reliable way to know your reading.
What happens at the pharmacy
We will help you sit comfortably, take an accurate reading and explain what the numbers mean. More than one reading may be needed before any conclusion is reached.
What happens next
A normal result offers reassurance. If your reading is raised, the pharmacist will advise on monitoring, lifestyle and whether you should contact your GP or seek more urgent care.
A blood pressure check is simple, but it can reveal an important health risk early.
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