Healthy Start Vitamins
Stay healthy, stay strong, stay nourished!
Choose NHS Healthy Start Vitamins at Batley Pharmacy today!
What are Vitamins?
Vitamins are essential nutrients your body needs in small amounts to function properly. A healthy, balanced diet provides you with most of the nutrients you need, but in times such as pregnancy and breastfeeding, you need supplements to ensure you’re getting all the necessary nutrients.
Eligibility for Free Healthy Start Vitamins
In the UK, as a part of NHS Healthy Start Scheme, free Healthy Start Vitamins can be accessed by a certain group of individuals including:
- Women who are more than 10 weeks pregnant
- Breastfeeding women
- Children under four years old
What do Healthy Start Vitamins contain?
- Healthy Start Vitamins for women contain; Folic acid which reduces the chances of birth defects, Vitamin D helps to absorb calcium which strengthens bones and Vitamin C helps to keep your tissues healthy.
- Healthy Start Vitamins drops for children contain; Vitamin A is essential for vision and healthy skin, Vitamin D for strong bones and teeth and Vitamin C for healthy tissues and the immune system.
When can children take Vitamin drops?
Children can take vitamin drops in they are;
- Less than 4 years old
- Having less than 500ml of infant formula (also have vitamins added to it)
Supply and dosage of Healthy Start Vitamins
For women
- 8-week supply of 56 tablets
- Dosage of one tablet each day
For children
- 8-week supply of 280 drops
- Dosage of 5 drops each day
How does Batley Pharmacy help?
Frequently asked questions
At Batley Pharmacy, we offer Healthy Start Vitamins to ensure you and your family get the essential nutrients to boost your wellness journey.
No, Healthy Start Vitamins are not vegan because they contain Vitamin D3 derived from lanolin which is derived from sheep’s wool fat.
Healthy Start Vitamins are generally safe if the recommended dosage is taken.