Pharmacy Services at Phelans Pharmacy
At Phelans Pharmacy Milltown, we provide a wide range of professional pharmacy and healthcare services designed to help you manage your health quickly, safely and conveniently. Our experienced pharmacy team is here to offer expert advice, clinical checks and treatment options, often without the need for a GP appointment.
Whether you need support with a common condition, preventative health checks, or advice on medications and lifestyle changes, you can rely on friendly, confidential care from your local pharmacy team.
Prescriptions
Our prescriptions are dispensed with all the government HSE medicine reimbursement schemes and we also provide a number of additional services which our pharmacists will be only happy to discuss with you.
For any information requests regarding your medication or the government HSE Health Schemes, please contact us or call in to discuss. For private matters we have a designated consultation room for privacy.
We can also take care of your private prescriptions.
Weekly Dispensing
Our free weekly dispensing programme is available to customers who are on a number of medications or on long-term medication (subject to HSE approval for GMS customers). This can be beneficial to have your medication better organised for the allocated days of the week and avoid wait times.
We will arrange your medication into day of the week and times of the day allowing your medication to then be ready for you in a structured, organised way to keep track of allocated dosage.
Call your nearest branch or email us on info@phelanspharmacy.ie
HSE Information and Useful Links
At Phelan’s Pharmacy, we make it easy to understand and access essential HSE schemes and services, offering clear advice and friendly support so you can get the care you need, when you need it.
Stay informed about the healthcare supports and entitlements available to you with up-to-date guidance from the Health Service Executive.
Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS)
Under the Drugs Payment Scheme, an individual or family in Ireland should not pay more than €134 each month for approved
prescribed drugs, medicines and certain appliances for use by that person or his or her family in that month.
You must be ordinarily resident in Ireland and hold a PPSN. There is no means test for the Drugs Payment Scheme.
Medical Card
Medical Cards allow people to access Family Doctor or GP services, community health services, dental services, prescription medicine costs, hospital care and a range of other benefits free of charge or at a lower cost than normal.
Most people who get a Medical Card do so because their income is below a certain level.
From December 1st 2013, prescription charges for Medical Card holders are now €2 per item – capped at a maximum of €20 per month per family.
GP Visit Cards
GP Visit Cards can allow individuals and families in Ireland to visit their family doctor for free. Only the cost of visits to your family doctor is free; you must pay for prescribed drugs, medicines and other health services similar to others who don’t have a Medical Card.
If you are granted a GP Visit Card you should also apply for a Drugs Payment Scheme Card if you don’t already have one.
Long Term Illness Scheme (LTI)
If you have certain long-term illnesses or disabilities, you may apply to join the Long Term Illness Scheme and you will be supplied with a Long Term Illness book. This book allows you to get drugs, medicines, and medical and surgical appliances directly related to the treatment of your illness, free of charge. It does not depend on your income or other circumstances and is separate from the Medical Card Scheme and the GP Visit Card Scheme.
LTI scheme covers the following illnesses: Acute Leukaemia, Mental handicap, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Illness (in a person under 16), Cystic Fibrosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes Insipidus, Muscular Dystrophies, Diabetes Mellitus, Parkinsonism, Epilepsy, Phenylketonuria, Haemophilia, Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Conditions arising from the use of Thalidomide.
European Health Insurance Card
The European Health Insurance Card or EHIC allows the holder to access health care services when traveling to other EU or EEA countries. Anyone who is living in Ireland or intends to live here for a year can apply for an EHIC.
Prescription Levy
From 1st December 2013, Pharmacists are obliged, by law, to collect a €2 levy on every item dispensed on medical card prescriptions.
If you or your family spend more than €20 per month on the levy, the amount exceeding €20 can be claimed back from the HSE.
If you require further advice, please ask our Pharmacist.
Common Conditions Service
The Common Conditions Service allows our trained pharmacists to assess and treat a range of everyday health conditions directly in the pharmacy. This means you can receive professional advice and appropriate treatment quickly, without needing to book a GP appointment in many cases.
During your consultation, the pharmacist will assess your symptoms and recommend treatment where appropriate.
Conditions that may be treated through the service are included below.
Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) and Allergic Conjunctivitis
Infective Conjunctivitis
Cold Sores
Impetigo
Oral Thrush
Shingles
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Vaginal Thrush
Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
Phelans Pharmacy Milltown provides discreet and professional support for a range of sexual and reproductive health concerns.
Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available directly from the pharmacy without the need for a prescription. Our pharmacists provide confidential advice and treatment to ensure you receive the most appropriate option as quickly as possible.
Erectile Dysfunction Support
We offer a confidential consultation service for erectile dysfunction, providing advice, treatment options and medication where appropriate.
Vaccination Services
Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your family from seasonal illnesses.
Children’s Flu Vaccination
Eligible children aged 2–17 can receive the nasal spray flu vaccine through national vaccination programmes. Speak to our pharmacy team to check eligibility and availability.
Health Screening and Testing
Regular health checks can help detect potential issues early and support better long-term wellbeing. Phelans Pharmacy Milltown offers a variety of quick and convenient in-store health tests.
Cholesterol Testing
A simple finger-prick test measuring cholesterol levels, with results available during your visit.
Blood Pressure Checks
Quick blood pressure monitoring with expert advice on maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system.
Blood Glucose Testing
A convenient way to monitor blood sugar levels with support and guidance from our pharmacy team.
HbA1c Diabetes Testing
A specialised test used to assess long-term blood sugar levels and help monitor diabetes risk.
BMI Certification
BMI measurements and certification available for work, sports participation or personal health records.
Medication Management and Support
Managing medications can sometimes be complicated. Our pharmacy services help simplify and improve your treatment routine.
Prescription Text Alert Service
Receive a notification when your prescription is ready for collection so you don’t have to wait.
Vitamin B12 Injection
If prescribed by your doctor, B12 injections can be administered safely in the pharmacy.
Blister Pack Medication Service
For patients managing multiple medications, we can organise prescriptions into easy-to-use blister packs to help ensure medicines are taken correctly.
Visit Phelans Pharmacy Milltown, Dublin 6
Our goal is to make healthcare more accessible for the local community. Whether you need quick treatment, preventative health checks or expert advice, our pharmacy team is here to help.
Walk in and speak to our pharmacist today or contact us to learn more about our services.