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 29 participating pharmacies in Donegal, offering once-off free blood pressure checks this Thursday, 18 January.
High blood pressure affects two out of three over 50s, but it is symptomless. Once detected, high blood pressure is one of the few conditions that can be successfully managed, but only if you know you have it. 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.
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.”
Risks of allowing high blood pressure to go untreated include higher likelihood of developing a number of conditions including:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Dementia
- Problems with eyesight or kidneys
“This year Irish pharmacies are delighted to partner with Operation Transformation to raise awareness of the risks of high blood pressure, and to encourage people to take a few minutes to get checked.
“Thankfully, many people who have slightly raised blood pressure can successfully manage this through straightforward lifestyle changes. The key is knowing what your level is and taking appropriate action. However, experience tells us that some people who undergo this week’s tests will be advised to seek further medical attention. This is not something to be feared, as it’s far better to treat high blood pressure before complications arise than after.”
Participating Pharmacies in Donegal
- Mc Elwees Pharmacy, Carnmore Rd,
- Annagry Total Health Pharmacy, Annagry, Letterkenny
- Brennan’s Pharmacy, The Square, Clonmany
- Brennan’s Pharmacy, 11 Ardaravan Staque, Buncrana
- Brennan’s Pharmacy, Main St, Creeslough
- Cara Pharmacy Donegal, Unit 3 The Glebe Shopping Centre, Donegal Town
- Carrigart Pharmacy, Main Street, Carrigart
- Chemist Connect, Unit 5 Devlin Comples, Bridgend
- Dorrians Pharmacy, The Diamond, Ballyshannon
- Inish Pharmacy, Carndonagh, Carndonagh Shopping Centre, Church Rd, Churchland Quarters, Carndonagh
- Inish Pharmacy Muff, Main St, Muff
- Murray’s Pharmacy, The Mall, Rathmelton, Ramelton
- Murray’s Pharmacy, C. P. I. Business and Enterprise Centre, 2, Castlefinn
- Murray’s Pharmacy, Main St, Convoy Townparks, Convoy
- Murray’s Pharmacy, The Mall, Rathmelton, Ramelton
- Maguire’s Pharmacy, 15 Main Street, Ballyshannon
- McNeill’s Pharmacy, 51 The Diamond, Carndonagh
- Pillbox Pharmacy, Main St, Townparks, Ballyshannon
- Lloyds Letterkenny, Unit 4, Letterkenny Town Centre, Pearse Road
- Slevin’s Pharmacy, Bridge Street, Lifford
- Duffy’s Pharmacy, McCarters Road, Buncrana
- Mullan’s Pharmacy, SuperValu Shopping Centre, Carndonagh
- Flatley’s Pharmacy, Pound St, Stranorlar
- Carn Pharmacy, Unit 1 Milbrae Business Park, Carndonagh
- Inish Pharmacy Buncrana , Railway Rd, Ballymacarry Lower, Buncrana
- Cara Pharmacy Bundoran, Main Street, Bundoran
- Cara Pharmacy Killybegs, Main Street, Killybegs
- Eske Pharmacy Main Street, Donegal
- Begley’s Pharmacy, The Diamond Centre
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