Superintendent Pharmacist
Ather qualified as a pharmacist and, with Farhad, took on Bruntsfield Pharmacy at 23. He leads the travel and vaccination clinics, and writes here on travel health, immunisation and getting the most from your local pharmacy.
Vaccinations
Who should think about a MenB vaccine, the 2026 NHS Scotland programme for young people, how many doses adults need, side effects, cost, and how private MenB vaccination works at Bruntsfield Pharmacy.
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Vaccinations
Who gets a free COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland this winter, how the updated vaccine works, gaps between doses, side effects, having it with your flu jab, and how NHS and private COVID-19 vaccination work in Edinburgh.
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Vaccinations
The three groups offered a free COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland this winter, what counts as a weakened immune system, who is no longer included, how NHS Scotland contacts you, and your options if you do not qualify.
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Vaccinations
What to expect at a private COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Bruntsfield Pharmacy: who it is for, how to book, the health questions, which vaccine, timing since your last dose, allergies, aftercare and records.
Ather Diab9 min read
Vaccinations
How long COVID-19 vaccine protection lasts, the NHS timetable in Scotland, gaps between doses, vaccination after an infection, and timing around travel, other vaccines and immunosuppressive treatment.
Ather Diab8 min read
Vaccinations
Who gets a free flu jab in Scotland this winter, which vaccine suits which age, when to have it, side effects, flu and Covid together, and how NHS and private flu vaccination work in Edinburgh.
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Vaccinations
The 2026/27 rules for free NHS flu jabs in Scotland: age, qualifying health conditions, carers, workers and children, how NHS Lothian invites you, and what to do if you are not eligible.
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Vaccinations
What to expect at a private flu jab at Bruntsfield Pharmacy: who it is for, how to book, the health questions, which vaccine, blood thinners, aftercare and your GP record.
Ather Diab7 min read
Vaccinations
The best time for a flu jab in 2026/27: why adults are vaccinated from October, how long protection takes, the NHS Scotland dates, pregnancy, other vaccines, travel and late jabs.
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Weight Management
A step-by-step guide to a Mounjaro consultation at Bruntsfield Pharmacy: preparation, the health questionnaire, the appointment, the prescribing decision and follow-up.
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Weight Management
Who Mounjaro is licensed for in the UK, how BMI and weight-related conditions are assessed, who should not take it, and what happens if you do not qualify.
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Weight Management
Everything our pharmacists tell patients about Mounjaro (tirzepatide): how it works, the trial evidence, eligibility, doses, side effects, NHS and private access, and what a consultation involves.
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Weight Management
How NHS Scotland and private access to Mounjaro differ in Edinburgh: the SMC advice, the licensed criteria, costs, GP involvement and how to decide.
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Weight Management
Yes, you can book a private Mounjaro consultation without a GP referral. Here is how self-referring works in Edinburgh, why telling your GP still helps, and what to expect.
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Ear Health
Ear wax is supposed to be there. Here is what to try first at home, why cotton buds backfire, and what microsuction is actually like.
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Travel Health
Most travel vaccines need six to eight weeks. Here is what needs longer, what can still be done at short notice, and how to plan it around your trip.
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Pharmacy News
Our new website makes it quicker to book travel vaccinations, order repeat prescriptions and check prices at Bruntsfield Pharmacy in Edinburgh.
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