Castle Chemist

17/05/2026

High blood pressure rarely has obvious warning signs, but it can seriously increase your risk of stroke, heart disease, kidney disease and other health problems.

This World Hypertension Day, 17 May, we’re encouraging everyone to take a simple but powerful step: check your blood pressure and know your numbers.

It only takes a few minutes, but it could make a life-changing difference. You can also help by reminding someone you care about to get checked too.

Because when it comes to high blood pressure, knowing your numbers could save your life.

28/04/2026

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in good time to avoid any delays in getting your medicines.

GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours, so it’s best to plan ahead and not leave it until the last minute.

Find out how to order your repeat prescription here, including via the NHS App: https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

19/06/2025

12/04/2025

You can order your repeats in person, by phone, with your surgery or by downloading the “castle chemist app” from App Store.

With the Easter bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

To find out how to do this, visit https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

25/03/2025

You can now book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you are eligible.

Appointments will start from 1st April.

You don't need to wait to be invited. Find out more and book now at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/?i

07/01/2025

We still have stocks of flu jabs … please pop in to book.

If you're unwell, there are actions you can take to reduce the risk of spreading infections to others:
🏠 staying at home if you're unwell
🧼 washing hands regularly
🪟 opening a window when meeting others indoors
😷 considering wearing a mask

Read more: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-safely-with-respiratory-infections-including-covid-19

18/12/2024

❗ Our emergency department is extremely busy ❗

If you have a minor health condition, there are a number of alternative options for you:

👉 South Birmingham (Katie road, Selly Oak) Urgent Treatment Centre – accessed via NHS111
👉 Pharmacy First – local pharmacies can provide advice, guidance and medication for common conditions
👉 NHS111 – phone or go online to be directed to the best place for you

Further information can be found here: https://orlo.uk/DVrtu

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05/12/2024

📢 Don't forget about your if you have diabetes. For , we are encouraging people with diabetes to complete our FREE Kidney Health Checker here 👉👇 www.kidneycareuk.org/kidneyhealthchecker

🗨️ Through our campaign we want more people to understand just how their kidneys are! We want more people to understand the risk factors that mean you may be more likely to develop kidney disease, such as diabetes, and to see more people being diagnosed sooner, when more can be done to prolong their kidney health.

👀 If you know someone who has diabetes, please encourage them to complete our Kidney Health Checker by tagging them in the comments. Please note, our Kidney Health Checker is not suitable for people who have already been diagnosed with kidney disease or already have test results that suggest an abnormal kidney function.

27/10/2024

We stock a wide selection of vitamin D supplements, pop in to see us to discuss with our team which is best for you.

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight. To keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

17/10/2024

Appointments available on a prebooked and walk-in basis at castle chemist.