HSE Mid-West Advises People To Visit Pharmacist Early

HSE Mid-West is advising people to visit their pharmacist early if they feel they are sick over winter.

Community pharmacists play a vital role in the healthcare system, providing confidential consultations and advice on a range of issues.

This winter, people in Clare are being urged to take action and seek advice from their pharmacist early as many common Christmas ailments can be treated by over the counter medicines.

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As before, the public health advice is you have symptoms of COVID-19 is to remain at home and phone your GP for instruction.

Chief Pharmacist with HSE Mid-West Community Healthcare, Louisa Power, says if needed, you can be referred by your pharmacist to a GP.