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⚕ MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE

Feel Better,
Faster.

For many common conditions, your pharmacist is the fastest route to feeling better — no appointment, no wait. Michelle and Claire at The Burren Pharmacy can assess, advise, and treat many everyday ailments on the spot.

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Did you know the role of Pharmacy is Exapanding? 

Our pharmacists are specially qualified under the Minor Ailments Scheme to deliver even more treatments than ever before.  This includes conditions such as Conjunctivitis, Urinary Tract Infections, Impetigo, Thrush, Rhinitis, Shingles, Cold Sores, Cystitis, and more.  Our service is walk-in.  A short consultation with the pharmacist is all that is required.  There is no need for prescription or GP visit.

MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE

Common Conditions

You might be surprised at the range of conditions which can be treated directly at the pharmacy.  A number of conditions can now be directly addresed following a short consultation by the pharmacist - No prescription or GP visit needed

⚠️ See your GP if fever exceeds 39°C, breathing becomes difficult, or symptoms last more than 10 days.

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Cold & Flu

HEAD & THROAT

Viral infections causing runny nose, sore throat, fatigue and fever. Antibiotics won't help — but we can advise on symptom relief and confirm it's not something more serious.

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Throat Lozenges

Paracetamol / Ibuprofen

Decongestants

Vitamin C & Zinc

⚠️ See your GP if fever exceeds 39°C, breathing becomes difficult, or symptoms last more than 10 days.

✓ We can help

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Hay Fever

HEAD & THROAT

Seasonal allergic rhinitis causing sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and congestion. Peak season March–September in Clare. Multiple OTC options available.

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Eye Drops

Antihistamines

Nasal Sprays

Combination Products

✓ We can help

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Sore Throat

HEAD & THROAT

Usually viral and clears within a week. We can help assess whether it's more likely viral or bacterial, saving you an unnecessary GP trip for antibiotics.

AVAILABLE IN-STORE

Throat Lozenges

Antiseptic Sprays

Pain Relief

⚠️ See GP if severe, one-sided, or accompanied by high fever and difficulty swallowing 

✓ We can help

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Heartburn & Indigestion

DIGESTIVE

Acid reflux and indigestion are among the most common conditions we deal with. We can recommend the right antacid or acid-suppressing medicine for your situation.

AVAILABLE IN-STORE

Antacids

Omeprazole OTC

Gaviscon

Lifestyle Advice

⚠️If symptoms are new, over 55, involve difficulty swallowing or unintended weight loss — see your GP promptly.

✓ We can help

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Diarrhoea & Vomiting

DIGESTIVE

Usually self-limiting. We can advise on rehydration, OTC treatments and when it's important to see your GP — particularly for young children and elderly patients.

AVAILABLE IN-STORE

Loperamide

Rehydration sachets

Probiotics

Anti-nausea products

✓ We can help

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Skin Rashes & Eczema

SKIN & EYES

We can help identify many common rashes and skin conditions and recommend appropriate treatments — including emollients, mild hydrocortisone, and antifungals.

AVAILABLE IN-STORE

Hydrocortisone

Emollients & moisturisers

Antihistamines

Antifungal creams

✓ We can help

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Conjunctivitis

SKIN & EYES

Red, sticky or watery eyes are a very common presentation. We can help distinguish viral from allergic or bacterial conjunctivitis and recommend the right treatment.

AVAILABLE IN-STORE

Eye bath

Chloramphenicol drops

Antihistamine eye drops

✓ We can help

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Headache & Migraine

DIGESTIVE

We can advise on the most effective pain relief for tension headaches and migraines, including combination analgesics and when prescription medication may be needed.

AVAILABLE IN-STORE

Paracetamol

Ibuprofen

Aspirin

Combination Analgesics

⚠️ Sudden severe headache, stiff neck, rash, or headache after head injury — go to A&E.

✓ We can help

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Muscle & Joint Pain

PAIN & FEVER

Sprains, strains, backache and joint pain are common presentations. We can recommend topical gels, oral pain relief and support products appropriate to your situation.

AVAILABLE IN-STORE

Ibuprofen gel

Oral NSAIDs

Heat/cold packs

Supports & braces

✓ We can help

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Cystitis (UTI)

WOMEN'S HEALTH

Urinary tract infections are common and uncomfortable. Under the Pharmacy First scheme, your pharmacist can now supply a course of antibiotics for uncomplicated UTI in women aged 16–64 without a GP visit. Pharmacist Consultation Required.

AVAILABLE IN-STORE

Antibiotics (Pharmacy First)

Cystitis Sachets

Urine Test Strips

✓ We can help - no GP needed

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Thrush

WOMEN'S HEALTH

Vaginal thrush is a very common fungal infection. We can advise and supply appropriate antifungal treatment discreetly, and discuss whether further investigation is needed.

AVAILABLE IN-STORE

Clotrimazole pessary

Fluconazole oral

Antifungal cream

✓ We can help

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Cough

CHEST

Dry, chesty or tickly cough — different types need different treatments. We can help identify the right product and flag if your cough needs further investigation.

AVAILABLE IN-STORE

Cough Syrups

Expectorants

Lozenges

Steam Inhalations

⚠️ Cough lasting more than 3 weeks, blood in sputum, or accompanied by weight loss — see your GP

✓ We can help

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

GP, A&E or Pharmacy?

Your pharmacist can treat far more than most people realise. The GP is still the right route for many conditions — and we'll tell you when that's the case.

 PHARMACIST CAN HELP

✓  Colds, flu & sore throats

  Hay fever & allergies

  Cold Sores

  Indigestion & heartburn

  Diarrhoea & vomiting

  Minor skin conditions & eczema

  Conjunctivitis

  Headache & mild pain

  Athlete's foot & thrush

  Uncomplicated UTI (women)

  Cough & nasal congestion

  Bites, stings & minor wounds

  Nappy rash & teething

⚠️  SEE YOUR GP OR A&E

  Chest pain or suspected heart attack

  Difficulty breathing at rest

→  Suspected stroke (FAST symptoms)

  High fever in infants under 3 months

  Severe abdominal pain

  Blood in urine, stool, or sputum

  Unexplained weight loss

→  Head injury or loss of consciousness

  Mental health crisis

  Suspected broken bone

  Severe allergic reaction

WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE US

What Really Matters to You

We've designed our service around what patients actually tell us they need — privacy, convenience, value and a team they can trust.

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Complete Privacy

No waiting room conversations, no neighbours spotting you in a city clinic. Our service is discreet by design. Consultations happen in-store privately, and your records are held securely in full compliance with GDPR. We never discuss patient information outside of clinical necessity.

CONFIDENTAL SERVICE

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Local Convenience

No driving to Limerick or Galway for appointments. No anonymous online-only services. We're in Lisdoonvarna — easy to reach, easy to pop in for a follow-up appointment, easy to call if you have a question. Real pharmacy care, right on your doorstep.

LISDOONVARNA BASED

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Continuity of Care

The biggest risk with online-only weight management services is that nobody checks in. We provide structured follow-up appointments — monthly weigh-ins, side effect reviews, dose adjustments — because consistent monitoring is what separates success from frustration.

ONGOING SUPPORT

ADDRESS
OPENING HOURS

The Burren Pharmacy,

The Square, 

Lisdoonvarna

Co. Clare. V95 P953

Monday - Friday:   09.00 - 13.00    14.00 - 18.00

Saturday:                09.30 - 13.00    14.00 - 18.00

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