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Practical pharmacy reading from our team in Harrow, seasonal health, medication routines, travel preparation.

Repeat Prescriptions Harrow | Bank Holiday Planning

Prescriptions · Featured

Repeat Prescriptions Harrow | Bank Holiday Planning

Repeat prescription planning can help families, carers and regular medicine users avoid last-minute pressure before bank holidays, travel or school routines restarting. At Murrays Chemist in…

Murrays Chemist Team·19 August 2026

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Travel Vaccines Harrow | Visiting Family Abroad

Travel Health

Travel Vaccines Harrow | Visiting Family Abroad

Travelling abroad to visit friends or relatives can involve different travel health considerations from a short hotel-based holiday. At Harmony Travel Clinic inside Murrays Chemist in Harrow…

Student Vaccines Harrow | University Preparation

Vaccinations

Student Vaccines Harrow | University Preparation

Students preparing for university may need to review vaccine status before moving into halls or starting term. At Murrays Chemist in Harrow, families can speak to the pharmacist about student…

Travel Clinic Harrow | Personal Travel Vaccine Advice

Travel Health

Travel Clinic Harrow | Personal Travel Vaccine Advice

Why Personal Travel Advice Matters

Menopause Support Harrow | Sleep, Energy & Daily Balance

Women's Health

Menopause Support Harrow | Sleep, Energy & Daily Balance

Menopause symptoms such as poor sleep, night sweats, mood changes, low energy and hot flushes can affect daily routine. At Murrays Chemist in Harrow, assessment-led menopause support can help…

Student Vaccines Harrow | University & Travel Checks

Travel Health

Student Vaccines Harrow | University & Travel Checks

Students preparing for university, halls, gap years or overseas travel may need to review vaccine status before term starts. At Harmony Travel Clinic inside Murrays Chemist in Harrow, advice is…

Weight Management Harrow | Structured Support

Weight Management

Weight Management Harrow | Structured Support

Weight management is usually easier to approach when it is structured, realistic and reviewed with your health background in mind. At Murrays Chemist in Harrow, pharmacist-led support can help…

Private Blood Tests Harrow | Useful Health Markers

Health Checks

Private Blood Tests Harrow | Useful Health Markers

Private blood tests can help provide useful information about selected health markers such as vitamin levels, iron levels, cholesterol, blood sugar and hormone markers where appropriate. At…

Family Travel Vaccines Harrow | Travel Health Advice

Travel Health

Family Travel Vaccines Harrow | Travel Health Advice

Families travelling abroad should check travel health advice early, especially before school holidays and long-haul trips. Vaccine advice depends on destination, length of stay, activities…

Student Travel Vaccines Harrow | Gap Year Travel Clinic

Travel Health

Student Travel Vaccines Harrow | Gap Year Travel Clinic

Students planning gap years, backpacking trips, volunteering, study travel or long summer holidays should check travel health advice early. Vaccine recommendations depend on the destination…

Men’s Health Checks Harrow | Support After 40

Men's Health

Men’s Health Checks Harrow | Support After 40

Men’s health checks after 40 can help review useful markers such as blood pressure, energy levels, symptoms, lifestyle factors and selected blood test results. At Murrays Chemist in Harrow…

MenACWY Vaccine for University Students | Student Vaccines Harrow

Vaccinations

MenACWY Vaccine for University Students | Student Vaccines Harrow

Starting university comes with a long checklist, accommodation, finances, travel, and preparing for a completely new routine.

What a Routine Blood Test Can Tell You | Health Checks Harrow

Health Checks

What a Routine Blood Test Can Tell You | Health Checks Harrow

Most people don’t think about blood tests until something starts bothering them consistently.

Last-Minute Travel Vaccines UK | Travel Clinic Harrow

Travel Health

Last-Minute Travel Vaccines UK | Travel Clinic Harrow

One of the most common questions we hear is: “Is it too late to get travel vaccines before my trip?”

Low Energy in Men | Men’s Health Support Harrow

Men's Health

Low Energy in Men | Men’s Health Support Harrow

Many men put low energy down to work, stress, poor sleep, or simply getting older. In practice, that often means symptoms get ignored for much longer than they should.

Meningitis Vaccine for Students UK | MenACWY Guide Harrow

Vaccinations

Meningitis Vaccine for Students UK | MenACWY Guide Harrow

If you’re starting university this year, the meningitis (MenACWY) vaccine is one of the most important things to get sorted before you move. We see this often, students leave it late and then…

Do You Need a Blood Test? | Harrow Health Check

Health Checks

Do You Need a Blood Test? | Harrow Health Check

Many health conditions don’t show clear symptoms in the early stages. We see this often, people come in thinking everything is fine, but something doesn’t feel quite right.

When to Get Travel Vaccines | UK Travel Timeline

Travel Health

When to Get Travel Vaccines | UK Travel Timeline

The ideal time to arrange travel vaccines is around four to six weeks before your trip. This allows enough time for full protection to develop and, where needed, for multiple doses to be completed.

Always Tired? Causes of Low Energy | Harrow Health Advice

Health Checks

Always Tired? Causes of Low Energy | Harrow Health Advice

Feeling tired all the time is something many people experience. We see this a lot, people assume it’s just a busy routine, poor sleep, or a stressful week.

Family Travel Vaccinations | Preparing Children for Long-Haul Trips

Travel Health

Family Travel Vaccinations | Preparing Children for Long-Haul Trips

27 / Mar

Men’s Health Clinics in Kenton | When to Seek Professional Advice

Men's Health

Men’s Health Clinics in Kenton | When to Seek Professional Advice

21 / Mar

Meningitis B in England…

Vaccinations

Meningitis B in England…

17 / Mar

Easter Travel Health Checklist for UK Travellers

Travel Health

Easter Travel Health Checklist for UK Travellers

14 / Mar

Medication Reviews in Kenton | Why Spring Is a Good Time to Review

Prescriptions

Medication Reviews in Kenton | Why Spring Is a Good Time to Review

06 / Mar

Community Pharmacy Is Under Severe Strain

General Health

Community Pharmacy Is Under Severe Strain

_Jaydev Varsani, Clinical Pharmacist_

Last-Minute Travel Vaccines | What Can Still Be Done Before You Fly

Travel Health

Last-Minute Travel Vaccines | What Can Still Be Done Before You Fly

26 / Feb

Blood Tests for Fatigue and Low Energy | When to Consider Testing

Health Checks

Blood Tests for Fatigue and Low Energy | When to Consider Testing

21 / Feb

Hydration, Protein and Routine…

General Health

Hydration, Protein and Routine…

_Jaydev Varsani, Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist_

Next Gen Weight Management…

Weight Management

Next Gen Weight Management…

_Jaydev Varsani, Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist_

NAION

Men's Health

NAION

_Jaydev Varsani, Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist_

Information vs Advice

General Health

Information vs Advice

Healthcare has changed dramatically in recent years. Online clinics, digital questionnaires and remote prescribing services now offer fast access to treatment and health information. For many…

Travel Vaccines for Africa and Asia | What UK Travellers Often Miss

Travel Health

Travel Vaccines for Africa and Asia | What UK Travellers Often Miss

14 / Feb

Pharmacy First in Kenton | What Your Local Pharmacy Can Help With

Prescriptions

Pharmacy First in Kenton | What Your Local Pharmacy Can Help With

07 / Feb

Work Travel in the New Year: Practical Travel Health Advice for Frequent Flyers

Travel Health

Work Travel in the New Year: Practical Travel Health Advice for Frequent Flyers

28 / Jan

Winter Coughs, Colds and Aches: When Your Pharmacist Can Help

General Health

Winter Coughs, Colds and Aches: When Your Pharmacist Can Help

21 / Jan

Travel Vaccines in Harrow: Planning Ahead for January and Early-Year Travel

Travel Health

Travel Vaccines in Harrow: Planning Ahead for January and Early-Year Travel

14 / Jan

Starting the Year Right: Health Checks and Pharmacy Support in Harrow

Health Checks

Starting the Year Right: Health Checks and Pharmacy Support in Harrow

07 / Jan

Travel First Aid Kits: Essentials to Pack for Your Trip

Travel Health

Travel First Aid Kits: Essentials to Pack for Your Trip

18 / Dec

Winter Wellness: Blood Tests & Blood Pressure Checks

Health Checks

Winter Wellness: Blood Tests & Blood Pressure Checks

17 / Dec

Last Call for Christmas Travel Vaccines

Travel Health

Last Call for Christmas Travel Vaccines

09 / Dec

Aesthetic Treatments in Harrow for the Festive Season

Men's Health

Aesthetic Treatments in Harrow for the Festive Season

02 / Dec

Nov Family Holiday Vaccines: Plan Early for Safe Travel

Travel Health

Nov Family Holiday Vaccines: Plan Early for Safe Travel

26 / Nov

Struggling With Unexplained Symptoms?

General Health

Struggling With Unexplained Symptoms?

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…

To Dengue or Not to Dengue?

Travel Health

To Dengue or Not to Dengue?

_Jaydev Varsani, Clinical Pharmacist, Travel Lead_

Chikungunya: What Travellers Need to Know

Travel Health

Chikungunya: What Travellers Need to Know

_Jaydev Varsani, Clinical Pharamcist, Travel Clinic Lead_

Winter Skin Glow: Safe & Subtle Aesthetic Treatments

Men's Health

Winter Skin Glow: Safe & Subtle Aesthetic Treatments

19 / Nov

Business Travel Vaccines: Stay Healthy on Work Trips

Travel Health

Business Travel Vaccines: Stay Healthy on Work Trips

12 / Nov

Cryotherapy at Murrays

Skin Care

Cryotherapy at Murrays

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…

Skin Starts to Heal and Hope Follows

Skin Care

Skin Starts to Heal and Hope Follows

For many people living with vitiligo or stubborn eczema, the hardest part isn’t just the itch, dryness, or pigmentation changes, it’s what those patches do to your confidence.

Weight Loss, Fertility, and the Surprising Boom

Weight Management

Weight Loss, Fertility, and the Surprising Boom

_Educational blog, Murrays Chemist, Harrow_

Movember Men’s Health Checks: A Simple Step to Better Wellbeing

Men's Health

Movember Men’s Health Checks: A Simple Step to Better Wellbeing

05 / Nov

Student Health Abroad: Your Essential Vaccine Checklist

Vaccinations

Student Health Abroad: Your Essential Vaccine Checklist

29 / Oct

Flu & Blood Pressure Checks: Stay Protected This Winter

Health Checks

Flu & Blood Pressure Checks: Stay Protected This Winter

22 / Oct

Travel Vaccines HA3, Winter Travel Prep

Travel Health

Travel Vaccines HA3, Winter Travel Prep

15 / Oct

Colds, Coughs and Sore Throats

General Health

Colds, Coughs and Sore Throats

_By Jaydev Varsani, Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist, Murrays Chemist, Harrow_

Student Travel Health: Vaccinations Before University Term Starts

Travel Health

Student Travel Health: Vaccinations Before University Term Starts

26 / Sep

Your Child and the Nasal Flu Vaccine

Vaccinations

Your Child and the Nasal Flu Vaccine

Jaydev Varsani, Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist

Men’s Health Focus: Understanding Energy, Hormones & TRT

Men's Health

Men’s Health Focus: Understanding Energy, Hormones & TRT

19 / Sep

Low T?

Men's Health

Low T?

17 / Sep

Planning Autumn Travel? Don’t Forget Your Vaccines

Travel Health

Planning Autumn Travel? Don’t Forget Your Vaccines

12 / Sep

Flu Vaccinations in Harrow: Protect Your Family This Season

Vaccinations

Flu Vaccinations in Harrow: Protect Your Family This Season

05 / Sep

Protect Against Cervical Cancer and Genital Warts

General Health

Protect Against Cervical Cancer and Genital Warts

_Jaydev Vasani, Clinical Pharmacit_

Student Travel Vaccines: Ready for University?

Travel Health

Student Travel Vaccines: Ready for University?

27 / Aug

Men’s Confidence: Hair Loss & TRT Support

Men's Health

Men’s Confidence: Hair Loss & TRT Support

20 / Aug

HRT and Menopause Support in Harrow

Women's Health

HRT and Menopause Support in Harrow

13 / Aug

Essential Travel Vaccines Before Your Summer Holiday

Travel Health

Essential Travel Vaccines Before Your Summer Holiday

13 / Aug

Testosterone in HRT for Women

Men's Health

Testosterone in HRT for Women

Jaydev Varsani, Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist

Summer Reset: Healthy Weight Management

Weight Management

Summer Reset: Healthy Weight Management

Manage Cookie Consent

Should I Vaccinate My Child Against Chickenpox?

Vaccinations

Should I Vaccinate My Child Against Chickenpox?

15 / Jul

TRT Clinic in Harrow

Men's Health

TRT Clinic in Harrow

03 / Jul

Emergency Contraception in Harrow

Women's Health

Emergency Contraception in Harrow

If you’ve had unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, emergency contraception (also known as the morning after pill) can help prevent pregnancy, but time matters.

Private Weight Management Support in Kenton, Harrow

Weight Management

Private Weight Management Support in Kenton, Harrow

Manage Cookie Consent

Antimalarial Medication for Travel in Harrow

Travel Health

Antimalarial Medication for Travel in Harrow

Planning a trip to India, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, or parts of South America? If your destination is a malaria-risk area, protecting yourself with the right antimalarial medication is…

Travel Vaccinations for Summer Holidays

Travel Health

Travel Vaccinations for Summer Holidays

11 / Jun

Private Menopause Clinic in Harrow

Women's Health

Private Menopause Clinic in Harrow

Experiencing hot flushes, brain fog, or poor sleep? If you’re facing delays with your GP or don’t qualify for NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), our Private Menopause Clinic at Murrays…

Ear Wax Removal in Kenton, Harrow

Ear Care

Ear Wax Removal in Kenton, Harrow

01 / Jun

GIP and GLP-1 Agonists and Your Gallbladder, What You Should Know

Weight Management

GIP and GLP-1 Agonists and Your Gallbladder, What You Should Know

18 / Apr

Muscle Wasting and the Weight Loss Injections

Weight Management

Muscle Wasting and the Weight Loss Injections

27 / Mar

Men’s Mental Health, TRT and its effect’s

Men's Health

Men’s Mental Health, TRT and its effect’s

As men, we’re often told to just “power through” when we’re feeling off. Tired? Work harder. Low mood? Man up. Low libido? Must be stress. But what if there’s something deeper going on, something…

The Importance of the Meningitis ACWY Vaccine for Hajj & Umrah

Vaccinations

The Importance of the Meningitis ACWY Vaccine for Hajj & Umrah

03 / Feb

Weight Loss with Murrays

Weight Management

Weight Loss with Murrays

Safe, Face-to-Face, Pharmacist-Led Support in Harrow

Safeguarding Health with the HPV Vaccine in Harrow: Myths, Facts, and Protection

Vaccinations

Safeguarding Health with the HPV Vaccine in Harrow: Myths, Facts, and Protection

10 / Aug

Get Your Travel Vaccines in Harrow, Advanced Travel Healthcare

Travel Health

Get Your Travel Vaccines in Harrow, Advanced Travel Healthcare

28 / Apr

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