Ear and hearing health in the heart of the community: Why now is the time for pharmacy to lead
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Ear and hearing health has long been overlooked, despite its profound impact on quality of life, social connection, and cognitive wellbeing. In the UK, 1 in 3 adults live with hearing loss, yet according to the RNID, it takes an average of 10 years for someone to seek treatment. By 2030, hearing loss is expected to be one of the top 10 disease burdens in the UK, surpassing both diabetes and cataracts.
As healthcare continues to evolve, one thing is becoming clear: care is moving into the community. With the government’s 10-Year Plan placing greater emphasis on prevention and early intervention outside of traditional clinical settings, community pharmacy is now central to the future of accessible, proactive healthcare.
A high-value, high-impact service
Hearing loss doesn’t just affect older adults. It impacts people of all ages, and its consequences ripple into mental health, employment, social isolation, and even dementia risk. With over 1 billion young people globally now at risk of permanent hearing damage due to unsafe listening practices, ear and hearing health is a public health challenge with long-term implications.
For pharmacy businesses, this represents not only a growing clinical need - but a highly valuable commercial opportunity.
Offering private ear and hearing health services provides:
- A new patient care revenue stream
- Increased footfall and engagement with local communities
- Enhanced reputation for providing holistic, patient-centred care
- Contribution to wider NHS priorities around early detection and reducing GP burden
The TympaHealth solution
Tympa is the only fully comprehensive ear and hearing health solution, designed to seamlessly integrate into pharmacies, care homes, and audiology clinics, whilst providing new service models for healthcare professionals.
With Tympa, practitioners can perform:
- High-definition otoscopy
- Microsuction wax removal
- Hearing checks with specialist referral if needed
The Tympa system also includes robust clinical protocols, digital patient records, and built-in pathways to escalate care when needed, helping pharmacy teams deliver confident, high-quality services from day one.
With over 35,000 patient appointments supported each month, Tympa is already making a measurable difference in communities across the UK.
A Step Forward for Pharmacy
By integrating ear and hearing health into the day-to-day workflow of your pharmacy, you’re not only opening the door to new business, but you’re also helping close the accessibility gap for thousands in your local community.
As ear and hearing health begins to take its rightful place alongside vision and dental checks, now is the opportune time for pharmacy to step forward, as a trusted provider of complete, connected, community care.
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