Northern Pharmacies Craigavon

05/11/2025

Combination painkillers should only be used short-term, for a maximum of three days.

Stronger pain relievers with codeine or dihydrocodeine are effective for severe pain, but should be taken safely to prevent serious harm.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/Manage-Your-Pain

05/11/2025

05/11/2025

Do you have a child who's unwell and are wondering if they should be in nursery or school?

Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so.

Symptoms and severity of illness will vary from person to person. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.

05/11/2025

Problems with ear wax or dulled hearing? Make an appointment at www.northernclinics.co.uk today. For more information visit our FB page Northern Clinics. Please note this is a private service and terms and conditions apply.

04/11/2025

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in Northern Ireland with over 1,367 people diagnosed in 2022.

You can reduce your risk of lung cancer by stopping smoking/vaping, maintaining a healthy weight and being more active.

Your lungs are for life, protect them.

For more information visit www.pha.site/lung-cancer-awareness

04/11/2025

Time for our weekly
A great prognosis for this customer as the lesion was spotted and treated early! If you are concerned about a mole that is new or changing please get it checked out ASAP.

04/11/2025

Do you have a skin tag, wart or verruca that you would like to have removed? Book an appointment at www.northernclinics.co.uk. Please note this is a private service and terms and conditions apply.

31/10/2025

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, remember to all year round and regularly check your breasts so you can know what is normal for you. Women will also be invited for regular screening from age 50.

If breast cancer is found early, there is a better chance that treatment will be successful.

For more information about breast cancer and changes to look for, visit www.becancerawareni.info/breast-cancer

31/10/2025

The latest respiratory report continues to show an increase in influenza activity across surveillance indicators, so if you haven’t yet taken up your offer to get vaccinated now is the time to do so before levels increase further!

It usually takes about two weeks for a vaccine to become effective, so if you’re eligible take up the offer without delay.

For further information on flu and COVID vaccines see www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

Information about the RSV vaccine can be found at www.pha.site/RSVvaccine

The full respiratory surveillance report is available at www.pha.site/Respiratory-surveillance-report

31/10/2025

Stay safe and know your units over Halloween weekend. 🎃

Drinking too much can seriously affect your health. The risk of developing a range of health problems increases the more you drink on a regular basis.

Understanding units is key to keeping track of how much you’re drinking, so get to know how many units are in your favourite drinks.

Take the alcohol test today, visit www.pha.site/alcohol-test

31/10/2025

Do you have a journey or holiday coming up? Make sure you put your travel health first. Check if you need vaccinations or malaria cover when you book an appointment at www.northernclinics.co.uk. Please note this is a private service and terms and conditions apply.