Services
At Sandymount Pharmacy we provide additional services to help you manage your health and keep your family well
Services
Our team are here to help for all your healthcare needs. From helping you select the right OTC (over the counter) products, to sourcing any prescription medicines you may need. We are happy to help. We also provide a range of add on services to keep you and your family well.
For a more extensive breakdown of our services or any questions feel free to contact us.
Blood Pressure Checks
High blood pressure can affect people of all ages but does not always have symptoms.
Untreated, high blood pressure may lead to conditions like heart disease or a stroke.
Our pharmacists or trained Technicians can carry out a BP check for you in the Private Consultation Room.
Fee €10
| Blood Pressure Category | Systolic mm Hg (upper number) | Diastolic mm Hg (lower number) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Less than 120 | and | Less than 80 |
| Elevated | 120-129 | and | Less than 80 |
| High Blood Pressure – Hypertension Stage 1 | 130-139 | or | 80-89 |
| High Blood Pressure – Hypertension Stage 2 | Higher than 140 | or | Higher than 90 |
| Hypertensive Crisis | Higher than 180 | and/or | Higher than 120 |
Emergency Contraception
An unplanned pregnancy could occur due to mishaps with contraceptives, a missed pill, incorrect timing of patch or vaginal ring application. It is not suitable as a regular method of contraception.
Emergency contraception is most effective if taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
However, if you are already pregnant, emergency contraceptive pills will not work.
Medical card holders can get emergency contraception directly from a pharmacy, free of charge, without having to go to their GP for a prescription.
Emergency contraception does not provide protection from sexually transmitted infections.
At Sandymount Pharmacy, our pharmacists can provide access to Emergency Contraception following a consultation.
Flu Vaccination
Seasonal flu or influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by flu viruses which circulate in all parts of the world.
Seasonal flu symptoms include a high temperature, a severe (usually dry) cough, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, sore throat, and a runny nose. A person with the flu will also feel extremely unwell.
Most people recover from the symptoms within a week or two without requiring medical attention. But flu can cause severe illness or death especially in people at high risk (see below).
Illnesses range from mild to severe and even death. Hospitalisation and death occur mainly among high risk groups.
The most effective way to prevent the flu is get vaccinated. An annual vaccination is recommended as immunity decreases over time. The flu vaccine can be administered as an injection or using an intra-nasal spray.
While everyone should consider getting a flu vaccine, it is especially important that the following groups get vaccinated:
- Persons aged 65 years and older.
- Persons with a chronic illness requiring regular follow up, e.g. chronic respiratory disease (including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma and bronchopulmonary dysplasia), chronic heart disease (including acute coronary syndrome), chronic renal disease, diabetes mellitus, haemoglobinopathies, chronic liver disease, chronic neurological disease (including multiple sclerosis, hereditary and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system).
- Those who are immunosuppressed due to disease or treatment including those with missing or non-functioning spleens.
- All cancer patients.
- Patients with any condition that can compromise respiratory function, e.g. spinal cord injury, seizure disorder or other neuromuscular disorder.
- Persons with Down syndrome.
- Those with morbid obesity, i.e. body mass index over 40.
- All pregnant women (vaccine can be given at any stage of pregnancy).
- Healthcare workers.
- Household contacts of at-risk persons.
- Out-of-home care givers to at-risk persons.
- Residents of nursing homes and other long stay institutions.
- Carers.
- People with regular contact with pigs, poultry, or waterfowl.
We also provide the vaccine privately to patients who would like to receive it.
We also provide the nasal flu vaccine for children from 2-18yrs free of charge.
FREE CONTRACEPTION 18-25YRs
Scheme for Women Aged 17-25 Years is available at Sandymount Pharmacy
What do you need to bring to avail of this service?
- Valid prescription
- PPSN
- Date of Birth
Vaccines and immunizations protect against disease. They also reduce the chance of spreading disease. Many vaccine-preventable diseases are contagious, like flu, pertussis (whooping cough), and meningitis.
Medication therapy management includes reviewing all the medications you’re taking, creating a single record of all them, counselling, and coordinating with prescribers.
Getting regular health checks and wellness screenings is key to maintaining wellbeing and detecting any potential issues early. Get in touch today to find out about the services we offer.
We can run a quick test to see if you have flu or strep. To learn more, contact us today.
Compounding is the creation of personalized medicine to fit the unique need of a patient. Trained pharmacists can personalize medicine for patients who need specific: strengths, dosage forms, flavors, or even ingredients excluded from medications due to allergies.
If you want to be able to pick up all of your medications in one stop at a time that suits you, talk to us about our medication Synchronization options.
Medication adherence is the extent to which you take medications correctly. If you have difficulty remembering to take medication on time, getting prescriptions filled or understanding the directions, talk to our helpful staff today.
We offer a variety of medical equipment and supplies. If you have a need for information on the products we supply, ask a staff member today
As a long-term care pharmacy (LTCP), we provide medications and consultant pharmacy services to long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. As a LTCP, we provide continuous access to a pharmacist as well as offer emergency delivery of medication. Our main focus is to ensure that patients have access to their medication therapies in a timely manner.
We offer support to manage your condition. Our staff can advise on diet, blood glucose monitoring and tips for healthy living. Talk to a member of staff to find out how we can help. :
We offer support to manage your condition. Our staff can advise on diet, blood glucose monitoring and tips for healthy living. Talk to a member of staff to find out how we can help.
If you take multiple medications and dosages, contact us to find out how to receive your medication in prescription dose packaging.
Vaccines and immunizations protect against disease. They also reduce the chance of spreading disease. Many vaccine-preventable diseases are contagious, like flu, pertussis (whooping cough), and meningitis. Talk to us today about the immunizations we offer.
Talk to us about Medicare plans. We can answer your questions and guide you towards the right plan for you.
We can package your pills into individual packets with multiple medications and dosages organised by time and date. If you take multiple medications, ask our staff about our pill packaging service.
Whether it be to discuss the management of a prescription, possible alternative medicines or chronic disease management. Feel free to get in touch about an appointment to discuss the available options and how we can help.
We proudly offer LEADER™ high-quality products which contain the same active ingredients as national brands, at a lower cost. LEADER™ has a wide selection of affordable, quality healthcare products: from cold medicine, to pain relief, to vitamins and more.
Vaccines and immunizations protect against disease. They also reduce the chance of spreading disease. Many vaccine-preventable diseases are contagious, like flu, pertussis (whooping cough), and meningitis.
Medication therapy management includes reviewing all the medications you’re taking, creating a single record of all them, counselling, and coordinating with prescribers.
Getting regular health checks and wellness screenings is key to maintaining wellbeing and detecting any potential issues early. Get in touch today to find out about the services we offer.
We can run a quick test to see if you have flu or strep. To learn more, contact us today.
Compounding is the creation of personalized medicine to fit the unique need of a patient. Trained pharmacists can personalize medicine for patients who need specific: strengths, dosage forms, flavors, or even ingredients excluded from medications due to allergies.
If you want to be able to pick up all of your medications in one stop at a time that suits you, talk to us about our medication Synchronization options.
Medication adherence is the extent to which you take medications correctly. If you have difficulty remembering to take medication on time, getting prescriptions filled or understanding the directions, talk to our helpful staff today.
We offer a variety of medical equipment and supplies. If you have a need for information on the products we supply, ask a staff member today
As a long-term care pharmacy (LTCP), we provide medications and consultant pharmacy services to long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. As a LTCP, we provide continuous access to a pharmacist as well as offer emergency delivery of medication. Our main focus is to ensure that patients have access to their medication therapies in a timely manner.
We offer support to manage your condition. Our staff can advise on diet, blood glucose monitoring and tips for healthy living. Talk to a member of staff to find out how we can help. :
We offer support to manage your condition. Our staff can advise on diet, blood glucose monitoring and tips for healthy living. Talk to a member of staff to find out how we can help.
If you take multiple medications and dosages, contact us to find out how to receive your medication in prescription dose packaging.
Vaccines and immunizations protect against disease. They also reduce the chance of spreading disease. Many vaccine-preventable diseases are contagious, like flu, pertussis (whooping cough), and meningitis. Talk to us today about the immunizations we offer.
Talk to us about Medicare plans. We can answer your questions and guide you towards the right plan for you.
We can package your pills into individual packets with multiple medications and dosages organised by time and date. If you take multiple medications, ask our staff about our pill packaging service.
Whether it be to discuss the management of a prescription, possible alternative medicines or chronic disease management. Feel free to get in touch about an appointment to discuss the available options and how we can help.
We proudly offer LEADER™ high-quality products which contain the same active ingredients as national brands, at a lower cost. LEADER™ has a wide selection of affordable, quality healthcare products: from cold medicine, to pain relief, to vitamins and more.
