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East London pharmacies identify 163 patients at high risk of heart attack or stroke

Seventy pharmacies in East London are providing free cholesterol tests as part of a pilot launched last summer.

15 Jan 2026

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East London pharmacies to provide cholesterol-lowering Inclisiran injections in pilot

Barts Health NHS Trust said rolling out Inclisiran injections in pharmacies will tackle health inequalities in cardiovascular care.

05 Dec 2025

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East London pharmacies pilot rapid cholesterol testing

Pharmacies in Barts Health NHS Trust offering cholesterol results in 7 minutes

19 Aug 2025

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Could cholesterol changes point to dementia?

Cholesterol levels may be a new biomarker for identifying people at risk of dementia, suggests a new study.

04 Mar 2025

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Dears Pharmacy and PocDoc launch lipid testing service

Scheme uses smartphone testing and includes a statin prescribing option.

17 May 2022

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'Revolutionary' anti-cholesterol drug to be offered on NHS

NHSE&I said inclisiran will be administered by nurses in GP surgeries.

01 Sep 2021

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