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Cholesterol Testing

Check your cholesterol levels with a convenient pharmacy cholesterol testing service.

Our pharmacy team can carry out a simple check, explain your results, and provide clear advice to help you understand your heart health.

Our Cholesterol Testing service helps patients access quick and convenient support in a pharmacy setting. Evercare Pharmacy can provide cholesterol checks, explain what your results may mean, and offer practical advice on lifestyle, risk factors, and whether further medical support may be needed.
This service may be suitable for patients who want to check their cholesterol levels, monitor their heart health, or understand their risk factors. Our pharmacy team will ask a few health-related questions and check whether the test is suitable for you before carrying it out.
A trained member of our pharmacy team will ask a few health-related questions, carry out the appropriate test, and talk you through your results in-store. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive advice based on your individual health needs.
Cholesterol testing is usually quick and low risk. If a finger-prick blood test is used, you may feel a small scratch and minor tenderness afterwards. Our pharmacy team will explain your results clearly and advise on any next steps, including lifestyle changes or speaking with your GP if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. Having too much of the wrong type can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
We use a quick finger prick test. Results are usually ready within minutes and can show your total cholesterol along with other measurements, depending on the test.
Fasting is not usually needed for a standard finger prick test. We will let you know when you book if your test needs any preparation.
Adults aged 40 to 74 in England are usually offered an NHS Health Check every five years, which includes cholesterol. You may want to check more often if you have a family history of heart disease or have been advised to by a healthcare professional.
Healthy eating, regular exercise, stopping smoking and cutting down on alcohol can all help. Our pharmacist can give advice and, if needed, suggest you see your GP to discuss treatment.

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