Key Summary
- The service will be initially trialled as a pilot in 10 Boots stores across the UK, Jersey, and the Isle of Man.
- All customers will receive lifestyle advice and guidance, while those who need further testing will be advised to consult a GP.
- In the UK, over 3.5 million people currently live with Osteoporosis.
Boots is planning to roll out a private bone health service, offering adults an accessible way to gain insights into their bone health and identify early risks of osteoporosis.
The service will be initially trialled as a pilot in 10 Boots stores across the UK, Jersey, and the Isle of Man.
Each appointment takes around 25 minutes and costs £75. Appointments can be booked in-store or online at www.boots.com.
The new service offers a quick, non-invasive ultrasound scan of the shin bone, led by a pharmacist or nurse.
Customers will receive an immediate printout of their bone density scan results, providing an indication of bone health risk.
All customers will receive lifestyle advice and guidance, while those whose results indicate further testing may be required will be advised to consult their GP.
Claire Nevinson, Superintendent Pharmacist at Boots, said: “The launch of our new Bone Health Service is a vital step in helping adults, and in particular women, take a more proactive approach to their health, giving them a convenient and accessible way to understand their osteoporosis risk right on the high street.”
In the UK, over 3.5 million people currently live with Osteoporosis.
It can weaken bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break.
Women typically lose bone density rapidly in the first few years after the menopause and can be more at risk than men, particularly if the menopause begins early.
