Key Points - Private Vitamin B12 injection Service
We offer a private vitamin b12 injection service at Carters Chemist in Islington. The cost of the vitamin b12 injection service is £29. This service can be booked by anyone aged 18 or over, especially you might consider getting a vitamin b12 injection if you are:
- Following a vegan or a vegetarian diet.
- Suffer from any of the symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency.
- Looking to improve your mental focus and clarity.
- Want to protect your health by boosting your vitamin b12 levels.
This service is required to be booked online as there is a short medical questionnaire to complete. When you complete the online order, you will be notified if the service is not suitable for you. Carters Chemist is situated a walking distance away from Caledonian Road Tube Station (Northern Line).
Book Vitamin B12 Injection Online
- Carters Chemist, 47 Roman Way, Islington, London, N7 8XF
What is a vitamin B12 injection?
The vitamin b12 injection is a prescription-only medicine that is widely used by clinicians to treat or prevent vitamin b12 deficiency. It is an efficient method of boosting vitamin b12 levels.
The injection is given in the upper arm (deltoid muscle) as an intramuscular injection. The medicine used is Hydroxcobalamin 1000mcg/ml ampoule. The injection is administered by a fully trained pharmacist or a pharmacy technician. We offer this service in partnership with Treatlocal.
If you are unwell on the day of your appointment or the pharmacist finds that the b12 injection is not appropriate through this service, they will either reschedule your appointment or sign-post you to another service such as your GP, NHS 111 or the A&E.
How does the B12 injection service work?
The B12 injection service is designed to make the process of getting a B12 injection safe and simple. We have partnered with Treatlocal to offer this service.
Book Appointment
Book your appointment online and complete a short medical questionnaire.
Reviewed by a UK Prescriber
The medical questionnaire is reviewed by a UK prescriber and once approved, you will get an email confirmation.
Visit Clinic
Visit our Clinic at the booked appointment time to get your vitamin b12 injection.
What are the main causes of vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12 is not produced by our body, it is obtained from food in our diet. An individual becomes deficient when they are not consuming enough vitamin B12-rich foods or they are unable to absorb sufficient vitamin b12.
Vitamin B12 is mainly found in animal-based foods, milk, eggs and dairy products. Those following a vegan or strict plant-based diet are more likely to suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency. You can visit the nhs.uk website page on Vitamin b12 deficiency for more details.
What are the symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency?
- Extreme tiredness
- lack of energy
- Red or sore mouth/tongue
- Mental fog
- Changes in mood
- Changes in movement and balance
- Pins and needles
- Visual disturbances
What is the role of vitamin b12?
Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin required by our body for the formation of red blood cells and DNA. It is also important for the normal function and development of the brain and the nerve cells.
Vitamin B12 is mainly found in animal-based foods, milk, eggs and dairy products. Those following a vegan or strict plant-based diet are more likely to suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency.
Note: Vitamins and supplements should be used as part of a healthy lifestyle and should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet or exercise. Speak with your pharmacist or healthcare professional for further advice.
