Tesco launches ‘health zone’ pilot to expand pharmacy services

Tesco has announced the launch of a new “dedicated health zone” to expand its pharmacy services such as weight management and provide customers with “easy and convenient” healthcare while they shop.

Tesco store
The “pilot store concept” will begin in just one Tesco location

Tesco last week (November 7) announced the launch of a new pilot “health zone” to “[enhance] pharmacy and healthcare services” in-store and “make it easier for customers to manage all aspects of their wellbeing in one place”.

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