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NHS Blood Pressure Check Service
The NHS has introduced a blood pressure check service to enable pharmacies to identify previously undiagnosed cases of high blood pressure.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) significantly increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Early detection and treatment can help people live longer and healthier lives.
Who is eligible for a blood pressure check?
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Adults who are 40 years old or over who do not have a current diagnosis of high blood pressure
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Patients under 40 who request the service due to their family history of high blood pressure can be offered the service at the pharmacist's discretion
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Patients aged 35 to 39 who are given information about or request the service may have a blood pressure check at the pharmacist’s discretion
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Adults highlighted by a general practitioner for blood pressure checks
What will the pharmacist do?
Our pharmacist will take several blood pressure readings.
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Depending on these results, the pharmacist may provide you with advice on maintaining healthy blood pressure, offer Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, provide advice on lowering blood pressure, issue you a referral or an urgent referral to a clinic or to a GP for investigation.
Is having my blood pressure checked free?
Yes. Our blood pressure checks are an NHS service which is entirely free of charge.