Murphy's Chemist

08/03/2026

Our very own Helen Murphy is nominated for pharmacist of the year at this year's Pharmacy in Focus Awards. It's going to be a good night I'm sure. Good luck to all nominees 🎉🎉🤞🎉

26/02/2026

***This bag has been left behind in the shop yesterday.***
If it is yours please ask at the counter or call the shop on 02871 311720. We are open tonight until 8.30pm.

19/02/2026

👋We welcome Positive Sole Reflexology back on March 7th.
🗓️ If you wish to book a relaxing reflexology treatment
📩message her directly. 🦶🦶❤️

✨ Reflexology Day at Murphys Chemist ✨
I’m back at Murphy's Chemist urphys Chemist on 7th March offering relaxing and restorative reflexology treatments.
Choose from:
🌿 Lymphatic Drainage Reflexology
🌿 Traditional Reflexology
Take time to reset, rebalance and support your wellbeing.
📩 PM to book your appointment – limited spaces available.

26/12/2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at Murphys Chemist. We want to thank all our patients for all the kindness, cards, baked goods, and everything we received this Christmas and throughout the year. We have appreciated your kindness.
A reminder we are closed Christmas day(yesterday) and today boxing day. We will be open Saturday 9am-6pm.

24/12/2025

We will be closing today at 6pm

16/12/2025

Gentle reminder
Any remaining prescriptions that have been ordered lately, can you please collect.
Due to high numbers of prescriptions we are low on storage. If you have received a prescription message this means your prescription can be collected.

11/12/2025

Pm Positive Sole Reflexology for appointment 💚

09/12/2025

Flu vaccines now in stock. Walk in service no appointment needed. Between 9.15am-6pm daily.

19/11/2025

Some of our stocking fillers available in Murphy's Chemist

12/11/2025

Proud stockist of this year's Rainbow Rehoming rescue centre calender.🐶🐱

🏃Call in and get your 2026 calender.
Rainbow Rehoming

⭐📆🤩 ITS HERE 🤩📆⭐

OUR 2026 CALENDAR- NOW ON SALE 📆⭐

ONLY £6........

Available at the following places ⬇️

Rainbow Rehoming Centre
Pets At Home & The Groom Room Derry/L'Derry
Foyleview Veterinary Clinic
Drumahoe Veterinary Clinic
Parklands Vet - Drumahoe
St Elmo Veterinary Clinic
Dano's Petshop

Altnagelvin Garden Centre

Cumber House Veterinary Surgery
The DogHouse of Eglinton
Campsie Tile and Bathrooms
Murphy's Chemist
Offing Coffee

(Limavady)
All Creatures Veterinary Health Centre
Roe Valley Veterinary Clinic
Pets R Us
Dogleap animal charity shop
Cafe Steinbeck
Steinbeck

(Strabane)
Dano's Petshop
Parkview Vets Strabane & Castlederg

If interested in stocking the calendar please message us...

PM the page for POSTAL COSTS 📮

04/11/2025

🌿 Exciting News from Murphy’s! 🌿

Our new November leaflet is all about Reflexology — a wonderful new service we’re delighted to now offer!

Our very own Rosie has recently qualified as a Reflexologist 🎉 and will be providing treatments alongside her usual work here at Murphy’s.

✨ Positive Sole Reflexology ✨
will be using Murphy’s this Saturday, 8th November, for appointments offering both Traditional Reflexology and Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage.

Why not take a moment to check out her page Positive Sole Reflexology to learn more and send her a private message to book your session — or simply ask in store and we’ll help you arrange an appointment!

Step into relaxation this November 🌸

04/11/2025

Did you see our newsletter? We will now be offering reflexology appointments here at Murphys Chemist with Positive Sole Reflexology. Follow positive Sole reflexology to book. Next available date is this Saturday 8th of November

Reflexology isn’t just relaxing. Studies show it can lead to real, measurable changes in the body.

A review published in National Center for Biotechnology Information looked at what happens physiologically and biochemically when people receive reflexology. Here’s what they found 👇

✅ 1. Stress hormone levels can change
Several studies showed reductions in cortisol (the body’s main stress hormone) and salivary amylase after reflexology. Lower stress = better balance for many systems in the body.

❤️ 2. Heart rate and blood pressure may respond
People often experience a calming effect — including lower heart rate and blood pressure during or after a session. This reflects activation of the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) system.

😊 3. Improved relaxation and emotional wellbeing
Participants consistently reported feeling calmer, more centered, and less anxious after reflexology. This isn’t just subjective — some studies observed measurable shifts in physiological markers of stress.

⚠️ Important note:
These changes don’t mean reflexology treats or cures disease. But they do show that what happens during a session is more than surface-level pampering. It can support the body’s natural stress regulation pathways.

A relaxed body has more capacity to heal, regulate, and restore balance. Reflexology supports the body’s natural balance by encouraging deep relaxation and reducing stress. Small shifts inside can make a big difference in how you feel on the outside.



Source: McCullough, J. E., Liddle, S. D., Sinclair, M., Close, C., & Hughes, C. M. (2014). The Physiological and Biochemical Outcomes Associated with a Reflexology Intervention. National Center for Biotechnology Information