vitamin b12 injections
Our services
Support your B12 levels. Support your health.
​
Vitamin B12 is essential for healthy red blood cells, energy production and normal nervous system function. For people who are deficient or struggle to absorb B12 through their diet, an injection provides a direct way to deliver the vitamin into the body.
Why B12 supplements aren't always enough
For some people, taking B12 by mouth isn't enough.
If your body has difficulty absorbing B12 through the digestive system, an injection can bypass this process and deliver the vitamin directly into the muscle.
​
At West-Gate, we use hydroxocobalamin, a prescription form of vitamin B12 commonly used in the UK to treat and prevent B12 deficiency.
Who can benefit from a B12 injection?
B12 deficiency is more common in people who:
Follow a vegan or restricted diet
Have conditions affecting the stomach or bowel such as Crohn's
Have had certain stomach or bowel surgery
Take medicines that can affect B12 levels, including some acid-reducing medicines and metformin
Have difficulty absorbing B12 from food
Want to find out more about our Vitamin B12 injections?
Get in touch, we're happy to talk you through the whole process.
Your B12 appointment at West-Gate clinic
Before treatment, you'll complete a short health questionnaire which is reviewed as part of your prescription assessment. An independent prescriber will determine whether treatment is appropriate and safe for you.
Simple enquiry
Prescription approval
Vitamin B12 appointment
Treatment plan
Book online or call the clinic to schedule an appointment. Prior to your appointment, you will be asked to complete a short form, this will be emailed to you if you book online or completed over the phone if you call.
Your practitioner will submit a prescription request using the answers from the form you've provided. Most requests without contraindications are approved within 48 hours.
You'll attend your scheduled appointment where you'll receive 1000mcg of hydroxocobalamin (Vit B12).
You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions, discuss any needle phobias and discuss future treatment options.
Depending on your circumstance, you may wish to keep up with vitamin B12 injections in order to ensure a deficiency is avoided. This can be discussed and arranged with your practitioner and repeat prescriptions can be made.
Frequently asked questions:
Have another question?
Get in touch, our reception team are always happy to help.
