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…
Straight health advice from the pharmacists at Laois Pharmacy in Portlaoise. These are the questions we get asked most at the counter, written up and checked in-store, and most come with a free checker or calculator you can use in a minute.
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.…
What happens at a micro-suction ear wax appointment? A step by step guide
A plain-English walk through a microsuction appointment, from softening the wax at home and the health questions to the suction itself, how it feels and what to do afterwards.
Home wart freezing kits vs freezing at the pharmacy: what is the difference?
A home wart freeze spray and freezing at the pharmacy both use cold to treat warts, but they differ in temperature, checks and who can use them, so here is what the evidence says.
Is it a verruca, a corn or a callus? How to tell them apart
A hard, sore spot on your foot could be a verruca, a corn or a callus, and this guide shows you the simple signs that tell them apart and what to do about each one.
How many sessions does wart or verruca freezing take?
Most warts and verrucas need more than one freezing session, usually two to four weeks apart. This guide explains why, what the guidance says and when to review the plan.
Warts on hands and fingers: how long they last and what actually works
Most warts on hands go away on their own in time, and when you do want to treat one, salicylic acid and freezing have the strongest evidence, though both take patience.
Verruca treatment in Ireland: salicylic acid, freezing, or leave it alone?
Verrucas usually go away on their own in time, and research suggests salicylic acid and freezing work about equally well. Here is how the options compare, so you can choose the verruca treatment that suits you.
Cotton buds, ear candles and ear vacuums: why they make ear wax worse
Cotton buds can push ear wax deeper, and there is no evidence that ear candles or home ear vacuums get rid of it. Here is what the HSE advises instead and when wax needs removing.