Free blood pressure checks in local pharmacies on Thursday
Free blood pressure checks will be available in Mayo pharmacies this Thursday, January 18th.
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is teaming up with RTÉ’s to support National Blood Pressure Day 2024. The partnership will see over 21 participating pharmacies in Mayo, offering once-off free blood pressure checks this Thursday, January 18th.
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.
Risks of untreated high blood pressure include higher likelihood of developing several conditions including heart disease, stroke, dementia and 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.
Clare Fitzell, Head of Strategic Policy, at the IPU, said: “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.”
The participating pharmacies in Mayo are: Bridge St. Pharmacy, Bridge St, Gorteendrunagh, Castlebar; O'Connell's Pharmacy, Westport Primary Care Centre, Tubber Hill, Westport; Staunton's Link Pharmacy, Hopkins Road, Castlebar; Staunton's Pharmacy, New Antrim St, Castlebar; Aran Health Pharmacy, Silverbridge Tesco Shopping Centre, Claremorris; Byrne's Totalhealth Pharmacy, Main St, Kiltimagh; Heaney's Pharmacy, Bridge St, Westport; Molloy’s lifestyle pharmacy, Garden St, Ballina; Saunton's Pharmacy, Main St, Castlebar; O'Connell's Pharmacy, Tubberhill, Westport; Reilly's Totalhealth Pharmacy, Barrack Street, Belmullet; Lloyds Claremorris; HealthWest Community Pharmacy, Ballindine; Flynn's Pharmacy, The Square, Claremorris; O'Connell's Pharmacy, Main St, Swinford; Molloy's Pharmacy, Main St, Crossmolina; Kilroy's CarePlus Pharmacy, Emmet Street, Ballina; Molloy's Pharmacy, Bunree Road, Ballina; Lloyds Westport; Molloy's Pharmacy, Davitt Quarter, Achill Sound; Allcare Pharmacy – Ryders, Main Street, Ballinrobe.
