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I've read that:

" Many of Portugal’s larger pharmacies offer tests for things like diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure."

Is this true and if so how do I find one of these larger pharmacies that can check blood pressure or that sell me a blood pressure monitor? I'm near Albufeira.

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In my experience, any pharmacy will do a blood pressure check for you, sometimes for a couple of euro, often for free

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https://www.google.com/search?client...s+pharmacia+pt
Wells do tests

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I had BP.cholestral test done earlier this year at what I thought was a Wells Chemist, However,SWMBO has corrected me this morning !
It was actually Pharmacia Silva at the entrance to Vilamoura.
However, as far we know, Wells probably do the tests too

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Thanks guys. I used Google Maps to find a nearby pharmacy with good reviews that was open Sunday evening. They had a table set up to check blood pressure; and it was for free.

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yes you can have cholesterol, inc HDL and LDL as well as Triglicerides, with BP. (finger prick)
Been available at my local village pharmacy for years, also they have a chiropodist visit every month that you can attend.
All very cheap, and easy