Vitamin B12 Injection

Key Points - Private Vitamin B12 injection Service

We offer a private vitamin b12 injection service at Herbert Pharmacy in Woolwich. 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:

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.

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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.

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.

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.

What are the symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency?

Vitamin b12 insufficiency or deficiency can caused a range of different symptoms. The main symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency includes:

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.