Take Control of Your Heart Health with Digital Tools

Why focus on heart health?

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) contributes to over a quarter of all premature deaths annually, with over 7.6 million people in the UK having a heart-related condition.

To tackle these alarming numbers, Pharmacy2U has built the UK’s only digital end-to-end pathway that promotes, supports, and contributes to CVD prevention.

The key results of the Healthy Heart Study

• 3,871 volunteers signed up to the process within two weeks of launch, and more than a quarter (28%) had never had their cholesterol levels checked before

• 72% of volunteers found the process more convenient than visiting their GP

• 77% of volunteers were more inclined to make healthy lifestyle changes following participation

• 62% of volunteers had told family and friends about the programme

• 88% of volunteers said they’d opt for this approach in the future if the NHS offered it

• 46% of volunteers who completed the end-of-study survey self-reported improved cholesterol after 8 weeks of tailored digital support

What did the Healthy Heart Study involve?

Volunteers were sent a PocDoc Healthy Heart at-home testing kit, which is linked to an app that displays the test results. After the initial test, they were offered a pharmacist consultation to discuss the results and any actions or lifestyle changes that could help improve their results and their health.

All volunteers then received a personalised 8-week email programme, covering five themes – Diet and Exercise, Vitamins and Supplements, Weight Management, Smoking Cessation, and Home Monitoring.

After 8 weeks, volunteers received a second PocDoc Healthy Heart at-home testing kit to see if the changes they had made resulted in a positive impact on their health. This was followed by a second pharmacist consultation to review their progress and next steps, before the volunteers’ data was analysed and they were asked to complete a post-study survey.

How many people took part?

3,881 people completed the first test in week one, and 2,657 people completed the second test in week eight.

What does the Healthy Heart Study mean for healthcare?

The Healthy Heart Study proves that Pharmacy2U has created a ground-breaking, tried-and-tested digital approach to cardiovascular disease prevention. It also confirms that is ready to be scaled nationwide to help tackle the UK’s CVD crisis and that the approach can be applied to other conditions in the future.

What will we do next?

Our White Paper detailing the findings from the Healthy Heart Study will be shared with key decision makers in the NHS and UK Government, as this healthcare approach aligns directly with the 10-Year Health Plan for the UK. The hope is that we can encourage the relevant people to action this programme to go nationwide to prevent avoidable deaths due to CVD.

The results of our follow-up Healthy Hearts Programme – December 2025

The results highlighted in our White Paper are from the first time we ran the Healthy Hearts Programme, which was repeated from September to December 2025 with a further 9,000 patients (as of April 2026, around 20,000 people have taken part). To further emphasise how effective it has been for participants, we thought we’d let the numbers speak for themselves. 

How can I get involved in the Healthy Heart Study?

We’ve now concluded the Healthy Heart study, but you can still purchase a PocDoc Healthy Heart Check at-home testing kit from our pharmacy shop. Keen to get involved in the next study? Keep an eye out for more exciting new health studies by checking your emails and visiting our website.

If you’re concerned about your heart health and want to talk about it, we’d recommend getting in touch with your GP.