Screening Services
Many serious health conditions can develop without obvious warning signs. Our screening and monitoring services are a simple way to stay on top of your health. These checks focus on key areas like blood pressure or blood sugar and can pick up early signs of potential issues, even if you’re feeling well.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Book NowHigh blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but over time it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes and kidney damage. That’s why periodic checks are so important. At United Chemists, we offer a free, walk-in blood pressure monitoring service. It’s quick, convenient and includes personalised advice from our friendly pharmacy team to help you understand and manage your heart health.
Who can benefit from this service:
- Have high blood pressure or a family history of it
- Are over 40 years old
- Have other risk factors like diabetes, kidney disease, or heart conditions
- Take blood pressure medication and want to keep track of your levels
- Have recently changed your medication regime
- Simply want to stay on top of your health with regular monitoring
Find out more about blood pressure in the link below . If symptoms are severe or persist, please speak to your health care professional.
Blood Glucose Checks
Book NowMonitoring your blood glucose levels is a key part of managing or preventing diabetes. At United Chemists, our trained and professional team members can check your blood glucose levels.
Health Check
Book NowMany serious health conditions like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes can develop quietly over time—but early risk factors are often preventable. That’s why selected United Chemists pharmacies offer quick, in-pharmacy Health Checks. This simple screening gives you a clear snapshot of your health and helps identify areas where you can make small changes to improve your wellbeing. You’ll receive personalised advice, a results summary and a follow-up plan to support a healthier you.
Who can benefit from this service:
- 18 years or older
- Want to check your risk for chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes or heart disease
- Are interested in tracking key health measures like blood pressure, cholesterol, or BMI
- Would like personalised advice to support healthier habits
- Haven’t had a recent health review or check-up
- Are due for an annual screening
Conditions and fees apply.
Hearing Checks
Book NowHearing loss often happens slowly and many people don’t notice the early signs. Left unmanaged, it can affect your confidence, social life and overall wellbeing, having been associated with depression, dementia and anxiety. That’s why select United Chemists, in partnership with Amplifon, offer free* in-pharmacy hearing checks for adults. The 20-minute appointment is quick and simple, with on-the-spot results and expert advice if further testing is needed. Regular checks help you stay on top of your hearing health and maintain a good quality of life.
Who can benefit from this service:
- Aged 18 years or older
- Have noticed changes in your hearing
- Often ask people to repeat themselves
- Have trouble hearing in noisy places
- Haven’t had your hearing checked in the past year
- Just want peace of mind about your hearing health
*conditions apply
Sleep Apnoea Services
Book NowFeeling tired during the day, snoring, or waking unrefreshed could be signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)—a common condition where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep1. Left untreated, it can impact your energy, focus and long-term health2. Selected United Chemists pharmacies offer an easy and convenient sleep apnoea service, including in-store screening, support with home sleep testing and access to effective CPAP devices to help you sleep—and feel—better.
You may benefit from sleep apnoea services if you:
• Snore loudly or gasp during sleep
• Feel tired or drowsy during the day
• Wake frequently or have restless sleep
• Have been told you stop breathing while asleep
• Want to check your sleep health or have concerns
• Have been diagnosed with sleep apnoea
• Require CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy
Conditions, fees and eligibility criteria apply.
1 Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ).
Australasian Sleep Association position statement on obstructive sleep apnoea in adults. Respirology. 2017;22(8):1516-1533. doi:10.1111/resp.13217
2 Malhotra A, Owens RL.
What is central sleep apnea? Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine. 2019;14:23. doi:10.1186/s40248-019-0186-3
Frequently asked questions
Many serious health conditions can develop without obvious warning signs. Our screening and monitoring services are a simple way to stay on top of your health. These checks focus on key areas—like blood pressure or blood sugar—and can pick up early signs of potential issues, even if you’re feeling well.
Blood pressure is a measure of how hard your blood pushes against your artery walls as your heart pumps. It naturally changes throughout the day based on your activity, stress levels, and sleep.
A healthy blood pressure reading is typically around 120/80 mmHg. The first number (systolic) shows the pressure when your heart beats, and the second number (diastolic) shows the pressure when your heart rests between beats.
Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is important for heart, brain and kidney health.
High blood pressure can go unnoticed and untreated for years. Over time, it can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, and more. Regular monitoring helps detect problems early and supports better long-term health.
A few small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. The Heart Foundation recommends:
- Staying active most days of the week
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Eating a balanced diet with less salt
- Limiting alcohol
- Quitting smoking
We recommend getting a Health Check annually to keep on top of your wellbeing.
What’s Included:
- Lifestyle assessment
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Blood pressure check
- Random cholesterol and glucose levels
- 5-year Type 2 diabetes risk assessment
- Vaccine health check
- Optional iron deficiency screening*
*additional fees apply
After your appointment, you’ll receive a summary of your results, including practical notes and an action plan. You’ll also take-home self-care information tailored to your results—so you can start making positive changes right away. If there are any concerns, we will put together a report for your doctor and recommend a referral.
- Our trained hearing technician will ask a few questions about your hearing and lifestyle.
- A basic hearing test will be conducted using headphones and a handheld device—just press the button when you hear a sound.
- Your results are given on the spot and can also be emailed to you.
- If further testing is needed, we’ll refer you to an Amplifon clinic for a free 60-minute comprehensive hearing check with an audiologist.
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