Boots introduces new at-home health checks
The tests have rolled out after a study by Nesta found
that 64% of people want to take greater control of their health, but feel they
lack the confidence, skills or knowledge.
To overcome this hurdle, Boots have made the tests easily
available to order online. The customer will then need to activate the test kit
and collect either eight to 10 drops of blood in the small tube provided, or
provide a saliva sample. The samples will then be posted lab in the prepaid
envelope provided.
Once results are ready the customer can view them on a
personal online dashboard, alongside the Medichecks doctor’s recommendations.
The doctor will recommend appropriate lifestyle changes, or direct the customer
to their GP if there are any concerns.
The ten tests included in the kit are for vitamin D,
cholesterol, diabetes, testosterone, vitamin B12, iron deficiency, cortisol
(stress), tiredness and fatigue, thyroid, and a health and lifestyle check.
Richard Bradley, pharmacy director at Boots UK, said:
“Increasingly, customers want information to help them proactively manage their
health. By offering Medichecks online, we’re helping to increase accessibility
to specialist testing services, complementing the testing available through the
NHS and helping people feel in control of their health.”
Medichecks established the UK’s first online, direct to
consumer blood test and health check service, and the collaboration makes Boots
the first national high street retailer and nationwide pharmacy chain to sell
the Medichecks tests direct to consumers.
The ten tests included in the kit are for vitamin D,
cholesterol, diabetes, testosterone, vitamin B12, iron deficiency, cortisol
(stress), tiredness and fatigue, thyroid, and a health and lifestyle check.
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