Checks & measurements
Blood pressure measurement
If you want to have your blood pressure checked, we can check for you without long waiting times.
The blood pressure measurement takes about 10 minutes and costs Fr. 7.50.
Blood pressure is not a constant value, but is normally subject to many fluctuations during the day. If your blood pressure is often high, however, this is fundamentally unhealthy and can cause serious consequential damage in the long term; from arrhythmia to a stroke or kidney failure. This is particularly dangerous, because high blood pressure does not come with any obvious symptoms and will not be detected until damage has already occurred. Therefore, we advise you to have your blood pressure checked regularly. You will be placed in our consultation room, where you will quietly for about 5 minutes so that the values remain comparable. If you would like us to record your medical history in order to advise you more comprehensively, you can add this service for a price of Fr. 17.50. (duration approx. 10 minutes).
Blood glucose monitoring
Have your blood sugar levels determined in the Breite Apotheke with a small blood sample from your fingertip.
Blood sugar measurement takes about 10 minutes and costs Fr. 9.70 (a sober measurement in the morning is optimal).
Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by a lack of insulin and/or insulin action. Type 2 diabetes is usually caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. Overweight, a lack of exercise or hereditary predisposition are among the risk factors. Blood glucose monitoring is for your safety. It is important to regularly check your blood sugar levels. After measuring your blood sugar level, we document your personal results in a blood sugar passport, so that you have access to your blood sugar levels easily and quickly when needed. If you would like us to record your medical history to advise you more comprehensively, you can add this service for a price of Fr. 19.70.(duration approx. 10 minutes).
Cholesterol measurement
If there are risk factors (smoking, overweight, diabetes and/or high blood pressure in the family), a regular cholesterol check-up is advisable. In the Breite Apotheke, you can easily and accurately have the detailed blood fat components (triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL and LDL), as well as the blood sugar level, determined in advance by taking a small blood sample from your finger.
Cholesterol measurement takes 15-20 minutes and costs Fr. 39.-.
If you would like us to record your medical history to advise you more comprehensively, you can get this service for a price of Fr. 49,00 (duration approx. 10 minutes)
Appointments can be agreed upon directly in the pharmacy, or by telephone 061 319 98 98 or by e-mail (info@breite-apotheke.ch).
Iron Deficiency Test
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. In Europe, 5-10% of all people suffer from anaemia as a result of long-term iron deficiency. Symptoms such as constant fatigue, headaches, paleness, dizziness or concentration problems can be caused by iron deficiency.
Cost: CHF 48.70 (including laboratory costs)
Time required: 20 minutes
The test is performed using a few drops of blood (finger prick) and is sent to an external laboratory, which will provide you with an accurate ferritin value. We will inform you of the value the following day.
Appointments can be made directly at the pharmacy, by telephone on 061 319 98 98 or by email (info@breite-apotheke.ch).
Vitamin D Deficiency Test
Vitamin D3 deficiency is usually caused by a lack of sunlight. However, it can also be caused by illness. It is difficult to meet the estimated daily requirement for vitamin D through diet alone, even if you eat a balanced and varied diet. There are many symptoms of vitamin D3 deficiency, as the body needs vitamin D for a wide variety of processes. Its main tasks are to utilise calcium for bone health and to support the immune system, muscles and hair.
Cost: CHF 89.30 (including laboratory costs)
Time required: 20 minutes
The test is performed using a few drops of blood (finger prick) and is sent to an external laboratory. We will inform you of the results the following day.
Appointments can be made directly at the pharmacy, by telephone on 061 319 98 98 or by email (info@breite-apotheke.ch).
Vitamin B12 deficiency test
Vitamin B12 deficiency can result from insufficient intake or impaired absorption. Increased requirements can also lead to a deficiency, mainly during pregnancy and breastfeeding and during stressful situations. Symptoms of a deficiency can include fatigue, weakness, paleness or concentration problems.
The test is performed using a few drops of blood (finger prick) and is sent to an external laboratory. If you are taking vitamin B12 supplements, you should stop taking them 10-14 days before the test in order to obtain an accurate result.
Please note that you should be fasting for this serum test, i.e. you should not eat anything or consume any sugary or fatty drinks for 8 to 12 hours beforehand. We will inform you of the test result the following day.
Appointments can be made directly at the pharmacy, by telephone on 061 319 98 98 or by email (info@breite-apotheke.ch).
Urinary tract infection
A urine test helps to detect the bacterial infection in bladder infections.
The urine test takes about 10 minutes and costs Fr. 20.
Urinary tract infection / cystitis
Burning pain when urinating, uncontrollable urgency to urinate, smelly, possibly even bloody urine and pain in the area of the lower abdomen to the back are typical signs of a urinary tract infection.
A urinary tract infection is a bacterial inflammation of the urinary tract. In principle, these infections can affect any part of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureter, bladder or urethra).
Cystitis, also known as bladder catarrh, is an infection of the lower urinary tract.
Urine test: Test for bacteria in urine
As soon as the first symptoms appear, we can determine with a urine test in the pharmacy whether there is an inflammation with corresponding bacterial infestation, and a visit to the doctor is necessary. For that we need a little sample of fresh urine, which you can deposit in a urine cup in our pharmacy.
Appointments are possible without prior notice.
HerzCheck® (HeartCheck)
gives you information about your personal risk profile.
A HeartCheck takes 25-30 minutes and costs Fr. 49.
The test consists of a short interview as well as cholesterol-, blood pressure-, blood sugar and abdominal girth measurement. Your individual risk profile will be entered with recommendations in your personal heart passport. You can reuse this passport for a later HeartCheck®.
Appointments can be made directly in the pharmacy, or by telephone 061 319 98 98 or by e-mail (info@breite-apotheke.ch).
Hearing test
Age-related hearing loss is very common and something completely normal. However, it is extremely uncomfortable for those affected, if they can no longer follow conversations properly or have to turn up the television so loudly that others feel disturbed. Some elderly people resist addressing their hearing problem, which is perfectly understandable: Who would voluntarily go through months of clarification between doctor, acoustician and a health insurance company, only to end up investing a small fortune in a hearing aid?
Our hearing test takes about 30 minutes and is free of charge.
Free hearing test and test-wearing
Fortunately, these stresses are now a thing of the past. Nowadays you can test your hearing free of charge at the Breite-Apotheke. If necessary, you can test-wear our quality hearing aid “GOhear” immediately after and purchase it if you’re satisfied. Only the disposables incl. batteries have to be paid for for the test period. They cost Fr. 14 per hearing aid.
AHV/IV reimbursement possible The AHV and IV reimburse the purchase of Sonetik hearing aids if there is a certain degree of hearing loss: The AHV supports you in case of a total hearing loss of at least 35%, every 5 years with a lump sum of Fr. 630—regardless of whether one or two hearing aids have been purchased. The IV contributes Fr. 840 for one hearing aid and Fr. 1,650 for two hearing aids every 6 years if the total hearing loss is at least 20%. The diagnosis or confirmation must be made by an ENT physician.
Appointments can be made directly in the pharmacy, or by telephone 061 319 98 98 or by e-mail (info@breite-apotheke.ch).
netCare
At our pharmacy you receive medical advice and help for acute complaints even without an appointement. In case of problems such as inflammation of the bladder, eyes or throat, headaches, constipation, tick bites, etc., the Breite Apotheke offers discrete and professional advice. A pharmacist will talk with you in our consultation room and work out a solution for your medical problem on the basis of scientifically sound flow diagrams (so-called algorithms). This way, you will quickly and easily receive the perfect treatment, and if necessary a prescription drug. If further clarification is necessary, you will be referred to a doctor.
The time required and the price for a netCare consultation varies depending on the case (depending on the chosen insurance model, the medication and/or the consultation fee may be reimbursed by your health insurance).
Polymedication check: Drug counselling in the pharmacy
Have you been dependent on at least four different medications for a period of more than three months? Anyone who has to take several medications over a longer period of time can easily lose track. In the Breite Apotheke we will advise and support you with questions such as whether you are taking the medicines at the right time, and in the right dosage.
The polymedication check takes approx. 30 minutes and costs Fr. 48.60 (reimbursed by health insurance).
- You will know about the tolerance and dosage of your medication.
- You will receive clear answers to your questions about medicines and how to take them.
- You will receive a comprehensive overview of your prescription and other prescription-free medicines.
- You can avoid problems with daily use as well as mistakes and gain peace of mind.
- If necessary, your pharmacist will prepare a weekly dosage system for you.
- The practical support for taking medicines.
How does the polymedication check work?
The consultation takes place in the Breite Apotheke in a separate room and takes about 20 minutes. The pharmacist checks your medication for long-term therapy. In order to advise you optimally, please bring all the medicines you are consuming regularly (prescription and prescription-free).
What does the polymedication check cost?
The polymedication check is paid for by your health insurance company every 6 months if you have to take four or more prescription drugs over a period of at least three months.
Make an appointment today for the polymedication check at the Breite Apotheke on Tel. 061 319 98 98 or at info@breite-apotheke.ch
Breite-Apotheke
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Apotheke Basel
Drogerie Basel
Pharmacy Basel (Englisch)
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Anfahrt
Die Breite-Apotheke ist mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln (Tram Nr. 3, Station Waldenburgerstrasse) bequem zu erreichen und liegt direkt an der Autobahnausfahrt BREITE in Fahrtrichtung Basel City, Aeschenplatz.
Opening Hours:
Montag bis Freitag 09.00-18.30 Uhr
Samstag: 09.00-12.30 Uhr
Wir haben geschlossen
am:
Donnerstag 25.12.2025 (Weihnachten)
Freitag 26.12.2025 (Stephanstag)
Donnerstag 01.01.2026 (Neujahr)
An folgenden Vorfeiertagen haben wir geöffnet bis 16.00 Uhr:
Mittwoch 24.12.2025
Mittwoch 31.12.2025
Postagentur
Wir haben in unserer Apotheke eine Postagentur. Sie erreichen diese unter folgender Telefonnummer:
+41 61 319 98 96