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Blood Pressure Screening
Free NHS checks or private screenings to detect hypertension early.
About Blood Pressure Checks
High blood pressure often has no symptoms but increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Regular screening helps manage this silent condition.
Understanding Your Results
- Normal: Below 120/80 mmHg.
- Elevated: 120–129/<80 mmHg.
- Hypertension: 130/80 mmHg or higher.
What to Expect
A quick, painless test using an arm cuff. Avoid caffeine or exercise 30 minutes prior.
Who Should Get Checked?
Adults over 40, or those with:
- Family history of hypertension.
- High-salt diet, obesity, or sedentary lifestyle.
- Pregnancy (to screen for preeclampsia).
Know your numbers
Our pharmacists can advise on next steps if your reading is high.