Millions of Muslims from around the world will be abstaining from food and drink during the holy month of Ramadan, but can people still take medication?
As one of the five pillars of Islam, fasting from sunrise to sunset reminds Muslims of the less fortunate whilst reinforcing the need to be thankful.
While Ramadan is a total fast in terms of oral consumption, health experts at Well Pharmacy have reminded followers of the faith that they are allowed to have vaccinations and blood tests during the daylight hours.