Viagra and the Different ED Treatments in Ireland, Explained
Erectile dysfunction is far more common than most men imagine. It affects around half of men at some stage, and it becomes more likely with age, stress, and conditions like…
The Drug Payment Scheme in Ireland Explained (2026)
The Drug Payment Scheme (DPS) means your household never pays more than €80 a month for approved prescription medicines. It is run by the HSE, it is not means tested,…
What to Eat and Supplement on Ozempic or Mounjaro: An Irish Pharmacist Guide
Ozempic and Mounjaro make food feel like an afterthought. Your appetite drops, portions shrink and the weight starts to move. That is exactly what these medicines are designed to do.…
Find the Right Moisturiser for Your Skin: A Pharmacist’s Guide (with a 30-Second Finder)
Dry, sensitive, oily or eczema prone? Answer three questions and our pharmacist-built finder matches you to the right moisturiser, with an honest guide to La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Avene, Elave and more.
Back to School Health: A Portlaoise Pharmacist’s Checklist
Head lice, colds, lunchboxes and more. A Laois Pharmacy checklist to make the return to school a little smoother, with advice you can act on today.
Could the HSE soon pay for weight loss injections? What it means for you
The HSE is reviewing State funding for weight loss injections like Mounjaro, and up to 80,000 people could qualify. A plain guide from Laois Pharmacy on who might be eligible, the different injections, costs and how to get them legally.
Vitamin D in Ireland: Who Needs It, How Much and Which Form
From October to March, Irish sunlight is too weak to make vitamin D. Here is the HSE advice on who should supplement, how much to take, and the upper limit.
Cystitis and UTIs: When Your Pharmacist Can Help
Burning when you pee? What cystitis is, how to ease mild symptoms, the warning signs that need antibiotics, and how our pharmacists can help through the Common Conditions Service.
HRT and Menopause: Understanding Your Treatment Options
A clear, balanced guide to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause: the types, forms, benefits and risks, and how our pharmacists can support you. HSE-referenced.
Hay Fever: Which Antihistamine Is Right for You?
Cetirizine, loratadine or a nasal spray? A pharmacist-written guide to choosing hay fever relief that suits your symptoms, with HSE guidance and options you can buy from us.