Tierney's Pharmacy

Tierney's Pharmacy Mobile 083 020 7052 (during opening hours ONLY) The Medical Hall in Rathdrum was first opened by John Atkinson in 1906.

John Tierney took over the pharmacy in 1955. Tierney's pharmacy is currently run by Michael and Linda Tierney. There is always a full-time pharmacist available, and most of the time there are at least two pharmacists available for consultation with patients. There is no charge for a consultation with a pharmacist. We dispense all prescriptions including Medical Card, Drugs Payment Scheme, Long ter

m Illness, High Tech, private prescriptions and so on. We keep a record of all dispensed medicines for every patient. We cross check each and every prescription for drug interactions. Patients should always tell us if they have allergies so that we can ensure that they do not receive drugs that will cause a reaction. We can tell you about medicines and how to use medicines safely and we can talk to you in confidence about common illnesses and healthcare.

11/06/2026

Men’s Health.

Men die earlier than women.
Men suffer more illness than women.
Men don’t like to talk about health.
Men bottle “things” up.
Men don’t like to be nagged about their health.
Men don’t like going to a doctor.
Is there anything that can be done?

Give up smoking if you smoke. (talk discreetly to your local pharmacist)
Do a bit more exercise. Go for 2 walks a week, each one longer than one hour.
If you drink; reduce your consumption. Drink more water when you are out.
Eat better. Don’t have more than 1 or 2 take aways a week.
Check your blood pressure. (talk about this with your local pharmacist)
If you are misusing or abusing drugs; then stop. (seek help)
Talk more. (with your family, friends and neighbours.)
If you have the courage then get your blood checked with your doctor at least once a year.
Part of the Health Hint series from Tierney’s pharmacy, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow.

02/06/2026

Alcohol and pregnancy.

No alcohol at all is the safest when planning a pregnancy or when pregnant.

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can
Increase the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to premature birth and possible low birth weight.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to foetal defects in the heart and kidneys.
Foetal alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can be caused by alcohol during pregnancy and it affects both brain and physical development.

The message is simple. As soon as you find out that you are pregnant stop taking any alcohol. If you are planning a pregnancy, stop taking alcohol.
Ireland has the third highest rate of FASD in the world.

Of course this is not an easy thing to do. For years there was the assumption that a glass or two will not do any harm. This is not true. It would help if your partner stays off alcohol during the pregnancy as well. This is to give support.

Other recreational drugs should also not be used during pregnancy. Consult your pharmacist, GP or nurse before you take any medication during pregnancy.
Part of the Health Hints from Tierney’s pharmacy, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow.

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20/05/2026

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20/05/2026

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08/05/2026

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Ray is here till 5 o’clock today come join us and get a free blood pressure check ❤️
29/04/2026

Ray is here till 5 o’clock today come join us and get a free blood pressure check ❤️

REMINDER - FREE Blood Pressure testing this Wednesday 29th, 9.30am - 5.00pm NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
27/04/2026

REMINDER - FREE Blood Pressure testing this Wednesday 29th, 9.30am - 5.00pm NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

FREE Blood Pressure Testing on Wednesday 29th April (9.30pm - 5.00pm). No appointment necessary - just pop in.
21/04/2026

FREE Blood Pressure Testing on Wednesday 29th April (9.30pm - 5.00pm). No appointment necessary - just pop in.

17/04/2026

(Some) Flu figures. 2025/2026.

In the flu season 25/26 there were 282 deaths from flu. 259 were over 65 and 23 were under 65.
For this outgoing flu season there were 24,727 reported cases of flu.

Of the reported cases;
855 were under one,
3,044 between 1 and 4,
3,000 between 5 and 14,
5,846 between 15 and 44,
3,091 between 45 and 64,
4,636 between 65 and 79,
Over 80 there were 4,255 cases.

The number of hospitalizations with flu was 5,838.

Vaccination is the primary protection against severe illness and death from flu; with significant decrease seen after widespread vaccination.

Vaccination uptake for 25/26 was;
Over 60s…..66.4%
Children 2 to 17…..24.5%.
Healthcare workers…..34.5%
In 25/26 there were more deaths from flu (282) than from fatal traffic collisions. (190)

Between 2009 and 2019; 5,000 children were hospitalised with flu. During the same period 200 children were in intensive care with severe flu and 40 children died from flu.
Stats from HSE and An Garda Siochana.

The Health Hints series from Tierney’s pharmacy, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow.

Address

30 Main Street
Rathdrum

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35340446157

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