THE Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) are teaming up with RTÉ’s Operation Transformation to support National Blood Pressure Day 2024.
The partnership will see over 28 participating pharmacies in Kerry, including nine in Tralee (see list below), offering once-off free blood pressure checks this Thursday, January 18.
Following a quick, easy, and non-invasive blood pressure check, your community pharmacist can provide you with a detailed results card and any necessary health advice or referral.
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Encouraging people to avail of the service Clare Fitzell, Head of Strategic Policy, at the IPU said; “Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious health problem in Ireland, and many people are unaware that they suffer from it. Adults should take steps to inform themselves of their blood pressure levels. Those aged over 40 should have an annual check and under 40s should have a check at least every five years.”
A list of participating pharmacies is available on the Operation Transformation website at: https://ot.rte.ie/events/national-blood-pressure-day/
The participating pharmacies in Kerry are (Tralee ones in bold)…
Lynch’s Pharmacy, 9 Lower Main Street, Castleisland,
Ryle’s Pharmacy, 35 Ashe St
Trant’s Pharmacy, Convent Street, Listowel
Abbeydorney Life Pharmacy, The Village, Milltown, Abbeydorney
Allcare Pharmacy – Kennelly’s, 6 Lower Castle St
CH Tralee, 31 The Mall Tralee
Dorans Pharmacy, 78 Church St, Listowel
Grogan’s Pharmacy, Spa Rd, Gortonora, Dingle
Haven Pharmacy Brosnan’s, 19 Henry St, Kenmare
Sheahan’s Pharmacy, 34 Main Street, Killarney
Sheahan’s Pharmacy, 18 Main St, Kenmare
Tarbert Allcare Pharmacy, Main Street
Ballybunion Pharmacy, Main St, Ballybunion
McCauley Pharmacy, Manor West Shopping Centre, Manor West Retail Park, Tralee,
O’Donoghue’s Pharmacy, 64 Boherbee, Tralee
Brassils Life Pharmacy, Main Street , Ballyheigue
Lloyds Ashe Street Pharmacy, 10-11 Ashe Street
Ballyduff Pharmacy, Main St, Lacka East, Ballyduff
O’Carroll’s Tralee Allcare Pharmacy, 106 Rock St, Balloonagh, Tralee
Lloyds Pharmacy, 1 Ashe St, Tralee
Lloyds Fairies, Cross, Fairies Cross Medical Centre
Walsh’s Pharmacy, Green St, Dingle
Lixnaw Pharmacy, Clogher, Lixnaw Village, Tralee
Haven Pharmacy, Shanahans,Church St, Castleisland
Allcare Pharmacy – Killarney, New Street
Lloyds Kenmare Unit 6/7, Supervalu S.C, Railyway Road
HAVEN PHARMACY O SULLIVANS, MILL ROAD, Killorglin
Aherns Pharmacy, Farranfore
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