Common Conditions Service Portlaoise — Pharmacist Treatment Without a GP Visit | Laois Pharmacy

Pharmacist consultations · Private room

See a pharmacist today — no GP visit needed

Ireland’s Common Conditions Service at Laois Pharmacy: eight everyday conditions assessed and treated by our pharmacists in a private consultation room in Portlaoise.

Call 057 86 61999
Pharmacist consultation for common conditions at Laois Pharmacy Portlaoise
What we can treat

Eight everyday conditions — no GP appointment needed

Under Ireland’s Common Conditions Service, our pharmacists can assess your symptoms in our private consultation room and, where appropriate, supply prescription treatment on the spot.

Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)

Assessment and the right treatment for streaming eyes, sneezing and congestion.

Cold sores

Fast advice and effective antiviral treatment at the first tingle.

Conjunctivitis

Red, sticky or itchy eyes assessed and treated without a GP visit.

Impetigo

Common in kids — quickly assessed and treated to stop the spread.

Oral thrush

Effective treatment for white patches and soreness in the mouth.

Shingles

Early assessment matters — rapid referral pathways and treatment advice.

Uncomplicated UTIs

For women aged 18–65: assessment and treatment where appropriate.

Vaginal thrush

Discreet, professional assessment and treatment options.

Free 60-second checker

Not sure if we can treat it? Answer a few questions

Pick what’s bothering you and answer honestly — we’ll tell you straight away whether to walk in to us, or whether it needs a doctor.

This checker is guidance, not a diagnosis — our pharmacist makes the final assessment in person. If you feel seriously unwell at any point, contact your GP or emergency services.

How it works

Walk in, talk to us, walk out sorted

1. Just walk in

No appointment, no referral — ask for the Common Conditions Service at the counter, any time we’re open.

2. Private 10-minute consultation

A pharmacist assesses your symptoms confidentially in our consultation room. €35 consultation fee, payable at the pharmacy.

3. Treatment or referral

Where appropriate we supply treatment straight away — and if you need a doctor, we’ll tell you honestly and point you right.

Private consultation room at Laois Pharmacy Portlaoise
Common questions

Good to know

Do I need an appointment?
No — it’s a walk-in service. Come in during opening hours (Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 9:30–6) and you’ll usually be seen within minutes; consultations take about 10 minutes.
Is there a charge?
The consultation fee is €35, payable at the pharmacy. Any treatment supplied is charged separately depending on what you need — we’ll always tell you the cost before you commit.
What if my condition isn’t on the list?
Talk to us anyway — pharmacists can advise on a huge range of everyday illnesses, and if you need a GP we’ll say so straight away.
Can children use the service?
Some conditions (like impetigo) commonly affect children and can be assessed — age rules vary by condition, so give us a quick ring first on 057 86 61999.