Dr Jan Chircop Practice

Dr Jan Chircop Practice Family medic, catering for all health needs. This page is meant to provide general information about the practice, together with important health updates.

03/06/2026

Retatrutide Alert Post

I am getting lots of requests for advice regarding Retatrutide. So here it is.

Retatrutide is a drug still under study. X2 major Phase 3 trials are yet to be concluded. Studies are important to gauge health benefits, side effects and potentially serious detrimental health effects. The striking irony is that when these studies where rushed through, but non the less completed for Covid vaccination due to the urgency of the pandemic, plenty of people where sceptical to take the vaccine. Now this injectable that has not completed the most important studies is doing the rounds, and plenty of people are all too happy to gamble with their health.

Also, Retatrutide being sold at the moment is black market produce. We have no assurances of quality control over the production, and transportation of the Retarutide before it arrives at the end consumer.

I understand peoples wish to control certain health conditions. But in light of the fact that we do have present, studied, approved medications vs an unknown, I cannot understand the need of people to seek the use of this experimental drug.

For all I know Retatrutide can be approved tomorrow, with foreseeable outcomes and an idea of the risk vs benefit profile. And we will be able to assess and balance the potential benefits, vs the condition of the patient. But till then, it is impossible for any doctor in their right senses to recommend it.

Take care.

Post ta' Twissija dwar ir-Retatrutide

Qed nirċievi ħafna talbiet għal pariri dwar ir-Retatrutide, għalhekk hawn l-opinjoni tiegħi.

Ir-Retatrutide hija mediċina li għadha qed tiġi studjata. Għad fadal żewġ studji ewlenin tal-Fażi 3 biex jiġu konklużi. L-istudji huma importanti biex jevalwaw il-benefiċċji għas-saħħa, l-effetti sekondarji u anke effetti potenzjalment serji u ta' ħsara għas-saħħa.

L-ironija kbira hija li meta l-istudji tal-vaċċini tal-Covid ġew mgħaġġla minħabba l-urġenza tal-pandemija, iżda xorta waħda tlestew qabel l-approvazzjoni, ħafna nies kienu xettiċi biex jieħdu l-vaċċin. Issa din l-injezzjoni, li għadha ma lestietx l-aktar studji importanti tagħha, qed tiċċirkola sew u ħafna nies jidhru lesti li jirriskjaw saħħithom billi jużawha.

Barra minn hekk, ir-Retatrutide li qed tinbiegħ bħalissa hija prodott tas-suq iswed. M'għandna l-ebda garanzija dwar il-kontroll tal-kwalità fil-produzzjoni tagħha, jew dwar kif ġiet maħżuna u ttrasportata qabel waslet għand il-konsumatur.

Nifhem ix-xewqa tan-nies li jikkontrollaw ċerti kundizzjonijiet tas-saħħa. Iżda fid-dawl tal-fatt li bħalissa għandna mediċini studjati, approvati u disponibbli, ma nistax nifhem għaliex xi nies qed ifittxu li jużaw din il-mediċina sperimentali.

Jista' jkun li għada r-Retatrutide tiġi approvata, b'informazzjoni ċara dwar l-effetti tagħha u b'idea aktar preċiża tal-bilanċ bejn ir-riskji u l-benefiċċji. F'dak il-punt inkunu nistgħu nivvalutaw dawn il-benefiċċji potenzjali fil-kuntest tal-kundizzjoni tal-pazjent.
Iżda sa dak iż-żmien, huwa impossibbli għal kwalunkwe tabib responsabbli u b'ġudizzju kliniku tajjeb li jirrakkomanda l-użu tagħha.

Ħudu ħsieb.

30/05/2026

Dear patients,

I will be unavailable today. Back to clinic Monday.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Br,

Dr Jan

13/05/2026

Up to 70% of the salt we eat is hidden in processed and packaged foods - such as sauces, canned food, cured meat, breads - not just the salt we add to our meals.

Choosing fresh, minimally processed foods can help reduce your salt intake and protect your heart.

28/04/2026

Dear patients,

I will be unavailable today - Tuesday 28th April.

Back to normal timetable tomorrow.

Good day,

Dr J

19/04/2026

Has it been a stressful week?

Take a moment to:
✅ Enjoy a pose
✅ Breathe slowly
✅ Tune into yourself!

You deserve a moment of calm. Here’s to a peaceful end of the year and a refreshed start to the next one!

11/03/2026

Take time each day for things you enjoy and to stay connected with those you love
✅ Keep in touch with people you care about
✅ Think about what you can do for others
✅ Reach out to a trusted person or health worker if you need help

03/02/2026

Dear esteemed patients,

Just a little update to my timetable. I will now be attending Smith's Pharmacy, Paola. Opposite the new health center/Paola Hub. I will be there weekdays from 2-3.30pm. As usual, by appointment.

Thank you and best regards,

Dr J

Ps keep well :)

20/01/2026

Dear patients,

Due to this lovely weather 😅, I will only carry out my morning clinic at Beta and evening clinic at St Lucia. Online appointments are full, however I'll be happy to help you sort your medical issues via Video/call. If needs be WhatsApp me on 7905 3432.

Don't blow away 💨

Keep safe 🙏

Dear patients.Just a quick update on how to cancel appointments that have already been set.Once setting an appointment, ...
09/01/2026

Dear patients.

Just a quick update on how to cancel appointments that have already been set.

Once setting an appointment, you will receive a confirmation. This contains a 'Manage' option (as shown below). Once you click on it, you will get an option to cancel or reschedule.

23/12/2025

Dear patients,

I will be unavailable on the following days:

-24th and 25th December
-30th December till 4th January, back to clinics on the 5th.

For matters that cannot wait, you can contact Dr Connie Cassar on 79703755.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones, and a prosperous new year! Keep healthy :)

Dr J

Address

Gudja By Pass
Gudja
GDJ9033

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00
Thursday 07:00 - 20:00
Friday 07:00 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 11:00

Telephone

+35679053432

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