What vitamin B12 does
Vitamin B12 helps your body make red blood cells and keep the nervous system working properly. A lack of it can cause a type of anaemia, along with symptoms such as tiredness and low energy, breathlessness, a sore or red tongue, pins and needles, and problems with memory or concentration.
Who may need injections
Some people become deficient because their body can't absorb B12 well — for example with pernicious anaemia, after certain stomach or bowel surgery, or with some long-term conditions and medicines. Others have low intake, which is more likely on a vegan or strict vegetarian diet, since B12 comes mainly from animal foods. Where absorption is the problem, injections deliver B12 directly and reliably.
What we offer
- Hydroxocobalamin B12 injections given by a trained pharmacist
- No wait for a GP nurse appointment
- A brief health check to make sure it's appropriate for you
Get a diagnosis first
If you have symptoms that could be due to B12 deficiency, it's important to see your GP for tests before starting injections, so the underlying cause is properly identified. We can then support your ongoing injections.
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