Vitamin B12 injection.
Vitamin B12 is essential for healthy nerves, red blood cells and energy levels. If you have a confirmed or suspected deficiency, or a recognised risk factor such as a vegan diet, our GPhC-registered pharmacist can assess you and administer a B12 injection, no GP referral needed.
Why B12 matters, and why confirming the cause matters too.
Vitamin B12 plays a key role in making red blood cells, supporting the nervous system, and helping the body produce energy from food. Low levels can cause tiredness, weakness, pins and needles, memory problems, and in some cases anaemia. Some people are at higher risk of deficiency, including those following a vegan or strictly plant-based diet, older adults, people with certain digestive conditions or previous stomach surgery, and those taking medications such as metformin or long-term antacid treatments.
If you haven’t had your B12 levels checked and aren’t sure whether you’re genuinely deficient, a blood test is a sensible first step, since ongoing tiredness can have many other causes. Your pharmacist can talk through whether testing first makes sense for you, or whether proceeding directly with an injection is appropriate given your history and risk factors.
Is a B12 injection right for you?
If a blood test has already shown low B12, injections are a well-established way to restore levels.
B12 is naturally found mainly in animal products, so plant-based diets carry a higher risk of low intake.
Including certain digestive conditions, previous stomach or bowel surgery, or long-term use of medications that can reduce absorption.
Absorption naturally becomes less efficient with age, making deficiency more common later in life.
A blood test can confirm this first. Ask your pharmacist about testing options.
How your B12 injection appointment works.
Quick health discussion
Your pharmacist talks through your symptoms, diet, medical history and any previous test results to confirm an injection is appropriate.
Injection given
A quick intramuscular injection, usually into the upper arm.
Ongoing schedule discussed
If you have an established, ongoing deficiency, your pharmacist will advise on a suitable schedule of repeat injections, typically every few months, based on your individual needs.
Records kept
Your treatment is recorded in your Halaxy account, making it easy to book repeat injections when they’re due.
Book your Vitamin B12 injection.
Same-day appointments often available.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat & Sun 9am–5pm (private services only)
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113 Chester Road, Sunderland SR4 7HG · GPhC Registered
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Veritas Pharmacy · 113 Chester Road, Sunderland SR4 7HG
Vitamin B12 injection price.
Prices are subject to change, please confirm at the clinic before booking.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 injection | £29.00 |
Vitamin B12 injection FAQs.
Do I need a blood test before having a B12 injection?
How often will I need repeat injections?
Can vegans have B12 injections?
What if my deficiency keeps coming back?
Are there any side effects?
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