29/10/2026
Today is World Stroke Day. Stroke prevention often starts with surprisingly ordinary things: knowing your blood pressure, managing cholesterol and blood glucose, taking prescribed medication correctly, not smoking, staying active, and discussing your individual risk with a healthcare
professional.
That’s where your community pharmacy can help. We can check your blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol, help you understand your medicines, and refer you to your doctor when something needs further investigation.
And if you ever suspect a stroke, treat it as an emergency and get urgent medical help.
ACT FAST!
Face: Is one side of your face drooping?
Arms: Can they raise both arms?
Speech: Is speech slurred or strange?
Time: Get emergency medical help immediately.