Weight-Loss Medicines, Contraception and HRT: What Women Need to Know Last reviewed: 4 September 2026 Medicines such as tirzepatide and semaglutide have changed the way obesity and type 2 diabetes can be managed. They are increasingly used by women who are also taking contraception, hormone replacement therapy, or both. That has created an important question: …
Struggling With Unexplained Symptoms? Our New Allergy Testing Service at Murrays Chemist Might Finally Give You Answers If you or a loved one have been dealing with persistent symptoms — rashes, stomach issues, coughing, sinus problems, itchy eyes, random flare-ups with no clear trigger — you will know how frustrating it can be. It often …
To Dengue or Not to Dengue? Jaydev Varsani – Clinical Pharmacist – Travel Lead Understanding the Risk, the Vaccine, and Whether You Actually Need It Dengue has quietly become one of the fastest-rising travel-related infections worldwide. Anyone heading to South Asia, Southeast Asia, South America, Central America, or parts of the Caribbean will have come …
Chikungunya: What Travellers Need to Know — And Why a Single-Dose Vaccine Is Now a Game-Changer Jaydev Varsani – Clinical Pharamcist – Travel Clinic Lead If you are planning a trip to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Brazil, the Caribbean or Central/South America, you’ve probably already thought about mosquito bites, maybe dengue, maybe malaria — …
Cryotherapy at Murrays Chemist: Fast, Effective Removal of Warts, Verrucas, and Skin Lesions If you’ve got a wart, verruca, skin tag, or raised lesion that’s catching, growing, or becoming an eyesore — don’t ignore it. Skin growths rarely stay the same for long. Over time, they can thicken, darken, spread, and even become irritated or …
Colds, Coughs and Sore Throats – What Works and When to See a Doctor By Jaydev Varsani – Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist, Murrays Chemist, Harrow As soon as the cold weather sets in, coughs, colds, and sore throats start doing the rounds. Whether it’s from school, work, or public transport, almost everyone catches something this time …
Protecting Your Child with the Flu Vaccine at Murrays Chemist Jaydev Varsani – Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist Every winter, flu spreads quickly through families, schools, nurseries and workplaces. For most healthy adults, flu is unpleasant but manageable. For young children, though, flu can be far more serious — causing high fevers, chest infections, and in some …
Low Testosterone – An Underdiagnosed Men’s Health Issue by Jaydev Varsani – Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist Many men in Harrow and across London live with symptoms of low testosterone without realising it. Testosterone deficiency syndrome (TDS), also called male hypogonadism, is often overlooked. Common symptoms include: Constant tiredness and low energy Loss of muscle mass, increase …
HPV Vaccination at Murrays Chemist – Protecting Against Cervical Cancer and Genital Warts Jaydev Vasani – Clinical Pharmacit When most people think about the HPV vaccine, they think about cervical cancer prevention. That’s absolutely correct — HPV vaccination has dramatically reduced cases of cervical cancer worldwide. But what’s less talked about is its powerful effect …
Your Complete Guide – Jaydev Varsani – Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist Menopause is a natural life stage for every woman, but it can bring with it a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. At Murrays Chemist in Harrow, we offer private menopause consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring — providing safe, effective, and tailored support. Our …
