News - Pharmacy
Pharmacy and three apartments planned for Ballinamore
Two of the apartments would have one bedroom, and the other would have two bedrooms.
Dec 31, 2025 10:08
HSE issues festive season health advice for Shannonside region
Emergency departments are expected to be busy, so consider visiting a local injury unit or pharmacy for minor injuries.
Dec 21, 2025 12:07
LISTEN: Popular Castlerea pharmacy closes this evening
Business owner Gareth Johnston says the store in Castlerea is no longer economically viable.
Jun 24, 2025 17:58
Roscommon native questions Health Minister of new pharmacy plans
The Minister for Health says that people don't understand what they are paying for in Pharmacies
Apr 14, 2025 13:56
Pharmacists frustrated at ongoing delays in roll out of free HRT
The roll out has been delayed due to issues with the distribution system
Mar 6, 2025 13:57
Planning refusal upheld for pharmacy at Longford GP Practice
One issue raised in their decision was that anyone not using a car to access the site outside of the town would be put at a disadvantage.
Oct 16, 2024 07:51
Doubts raised over patient safety after prescription extension announcement
The Health Minister announced plans today to allow pharmacists and doctors to extend prescriptions up to 12 months - if deemed safe - from March 1st next year.
Nov 6, 2023 16:40
Some medicines may not require a prescription soon
It's understood if passed, people will be able to get the contraceptive pill without a doctor's script.
Oct 3, 2023 10:34
Castlerea native calls for pharmacists to be given more prescription powers
It's believed the changes would help under-pressure doctors:.
Dec 16, 2022 11:21
Roscommon pharmacist urges those with chronic illnesses to consider flu vaccine
There was no flu recorded in hospitals last year, but there is growing concern over a spread of the virus this winter.
Oct 7, 2021 13:07
Roscommon pharmacist asks public to be patient with vaccine roll out
The national vaccination effort ramps up today with around 750 pharmacies providing coronavirus jabs to people aged 18 to 34.
Jul 5, 2021 13:29
Longford pharmacist hopes local branches can help ease vaccine hesitancy
The vaccine portal for those aged 35-39 will open on Sunday.
Jun 17, 2021 12:04
GPs and pharmacists expected to vaccinate 1.5m people under special deal
It's hoped GPs and pharmacists can vaccinate 1.5 million people against coronavirus by the end of the summer. The Health Minister has confirmed
Jan 19, 2021 13:10Shannonside Newsletter
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