28/01/2026
COMMON CONDITIONS SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE AT WHELEHANS PHARMACY...
These common conditions include:
✔ Allergic rhinitis (2 years and over) and allergic conjunctivitis (2 years and over)
✔ Cold sores (1 month and over)
✔ Infective Conjunctivitis (6 months and over)
✔ Impetigo (2 months and older)
✔ Oral thrush (1 month and older)
✔ Shingles (18 years and over)
✔ Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) in women (16-64 years)
✔ Vulvovaginal thrush (16-60 years)
What is the fee for the consultation?
The professional consultation with our pharmacist will cost €35.
Following the consultation, the pharmacist may recommend a medication, including a prescribed medication. This fee does not include or cover any medications.
How can I avail of the Common Conditions Service?
Walk in Appointments
Step 1
Visit our Pharmacy and speak with a member of the team about a Common Conditions Service consultation.
Please note, in busy times you may have to wait until a pharmacist is available to carry out the consultation.
Step 2
The team member will take required information about you and your condition before referring you to the pharmacist.
Step 3
The consultation will take place with a suitably trained pharmacist in a private consultation room and last approximately 10-15 minutes.
The pharmacist will follow a HSE clinical protocol and Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland guidance.
Once the consultation is completed, the pharmacist will discuss the best treatment based on your symptoms.
This may include prescription medicine or over the-counter medicine and/or self-care advice.
If the pharmacist recommends a prescription, you’ll receive it during your consultation and can choose to have it dispensed at our pharmacy or any pharmacy you prefer.
If your symptoms don’t meet the service criteria, the pharmacist may refer you to another healthcare professional for further support.
For more information call us on 0449334591