Vital Pharmacies

New Episode!

Episode 2 of The Irish Pharmacy Podcast is now available: "Misinformation, Red Light Masks & Collagen". Pharmacist Sheena Mitchell (WonderCare) interviews scientist and author David Robert Grimes about how misinformation thrives in a social-media clickbait era by triggering fear and disgust, undermining rational thinking through negativity bias.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

🎁 Struggling to think of the perfect gift? Try a Vital Pharmacies Gift Card!

Available in participating stores - speak to your local team for details 😊

Foot Loose and Fancy Feet!

These are some of our favourite products for foot care. Essential for flip-flop readiness!

Speak with the team at your local Vital Pharmacy about your foot care needs or concerns

Managing Hay Fever when you also have Asthma can be tricky, as high pollen counts can increase the risk of an asthma attack.

Our graphics summarise our top tips for asthmatics who suffer from hay fever. Your pharmacist is always available if you have any questions.

Whether at home or on holidays, it doesn't have to be sunny for our skin to be damaged by UV rays, which can reach us even on over-cast days.

Sun burn and sun damage significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer. That's why it's so important to consider the UV Risks every single day from April until September, whether it's sunny or not!

Any day the UV Index is 3 or above, you need to take the 5 S Approach to Sun Safety 🔆
👕 SLIP on a T-Shirt
🧴 SLOP on Sunscreen - at least factor 30
👒 SLAP on a Hat
⛱️ SEEK some Shade - especially between 11am and 3pm
😎 SLIDE on Sunglasses

You can check the UV Index for Ireland at www.met.ie/uv-index

For advice on the best Sun Protection for you and your family, wherever you are, with the team in your local Vital Pharmacy

12 Ways to Ease Motion Sickness!

If you are planning a trip at home or abroad, combat travel sickness by following our top tips. You know where we are if you need advice about products to prevent and treat the symptoms of motion sickness ✈🚅🚗⛴

Access treatment for 8 common conditions without the need to see your GP!

The Common Conditions Service allows your pharmacist to prescribe treatment for 8 medical conditions for which you'd have previously needed to see your GP*.

The services involves a consultation with the pharmacist in the privacy of the consultation area. You will only be prescribed a treatment if it is safe and suitable for you.

Speak with your pharmacist for more information.

*eligibility criteria and service fee apply

Did you know that 90% of children in Ireland have experienced sunburn? Every incidence of sunburn increases the risk of developing skin cancer later in life.

We are set to have high UV levels across the country again this week. Here are 10 Top Tips for keeping children safe in the sun.

You know where we are if you need advice choosing the best sun protection for you and yours ☀️

Vital Pharmacies is proud to support Together For Hospice as our Charity of the Year 🌻

You can join us in helping to raise much-needed funds by making a donation. You will find a collection box in your local Vital Pharmacies branch, or you can ask the team to add a donation to your till receipt. You can also donate online by visiting www.togetherforhospice.ie/donate

All funds raised locally go directly to a hospice in the local community 🙏

📌Reminder: check out our Special Offers!

Next time you're visiting your local Vital Pharmacy, don't forget to check out our current range of special offers. Great value on some of our favourite products to boost your summer health.

Offers are available in participating branches until 13th August or while stocks last 😊