High cholesterol can cause a waxy build up inside the arteries and blood vessels increasing the risk of coronary heart disease, a stroke, a heart attack and blood clots.
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The UK has one of the highest average cholesterol levels
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1 in 6 people in the UK have high cholesterol
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High cholesterol has been attributed to causing heart disease in 39% of men and 34% of women
The recommended level of cholesterol is 5mmol/ml, however men have an average cholesterol level of 5.5mmol/ml and women an average cholesterol level of 5.6mmol/ml.
The effects of high cholesterol are greatly increased when combined with high blood pressure.
Cholesterol testing service
We can provide everything you need to implement this service:
- BHR Cardio Check PA Machine
- Promotional posters and leaflets
Why offer this service?
- Create an additional revenue stream.
- Build customer loyalty.
- Compete with other local and multiple pharmacy chains for provision of services.
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Cross-sell cholesterol testing with other services - blood pressure testing, diabetes screening, smoking cessation and medicine use reviews.
How do I start?
1. Order a BHR CardioCheck PA Machine.
2. Order promotional posters and leaflets - available via online ordering with Tolputt Keeton.
3. Talk to your local GPs:
Tell them you intend to start a cholesterol testing service.
Agree thresholds and a pathway for patient referral.
4. Encourage your counter staff to talk to customers and recommend your new service.
5. Consider customers who are most at risk:
Suffer from diabetes
Have high blood pressure
Family history of heart disease
Smoke
