“Microdosing” GLP-1s: Is It a Good Idea?
Can you split your dose of Mounjaro? Does taking less make it last longer? Simple Online Pharmacy takes a dive into the murky world of GLP-1 microdosing
How to Combat Obesity Safely
Looking to lose weight? Knowing the right strategy can help. In this article, Simple Online Pharmacy explains how to start losing weight when you are obese.
How To Reduce and Manage Postpartum Hair Loss
Postpartum hair loss is common and temporary. But there are things you can do to support regrowth and minimise breakages, like maintaining a nutrient-rich diet, minimising heat styling, handling hair gently and using medicated treatments.
Blood Pressure and the Contraceptive Pill: What’s the Link?
Worried about the pill raising your blood pressure? Find out what links the two and what alternative contraceptive methods are available.
Vaniqa Cream for Facial Hair: What It Is and How It Works
There are plenty of ways to tackle unwanted facial hair. One option? Vaniqa cream. It won’t remove the hair, but it does slow down growth.
Is Oral Minoxidil Better Than Topical?
Minoxidil has been used to treat hair loss for decades. Initially trialled for high blood pressure, a noticeable side effect of the drug was increased hair growth. This discovery sparked further research, leading to minoxidil being repurposed for treating hair loss in both men and women. The effectiveness of minoxidil in promoting hair growth is […]
How to Store Wegovy (Semaglutide)
Wegovy is a popular weight loss injection from Novo Nordisk. Originally designed to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, this medication mimics the hormones in your body to help you lose weight. Specifically, the active ingredient (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 agonist. This means it binds to the same receptors as […]
What are the Symptoms of Obesity?
Obesity is an ever-more common problem in the UK. As of 2023, over a quarter of people in the UK were living with obesity, part of an upward trend since 2015. While there are a wide range of societal factors that can be seen as partly responsible for this (including an increase in sedentary work, […]
Do You Have to Use Minoxidil Forever?
Minoxidil is a hair loss medication that works by providing increased blood flow to your hair follicles. To discuss how minoxidil works, we should look at the phases of the hair growth cycle and the mechanics of hair loss. In a normal hair growth cycle, each follicle will begin producing a single hair strand, weaving […]
How Sarah Lost 6 Stone Using Weight Loss Jabs | ITV This Morning
Appearing on ITV’s This Morning, Sarah Le Brocq shares how she lost six stone in just over a year with the help of weight loss injection Wegovy and support from our team of clinical experts.
