Minister Canney welcomes strong uptake of new Common Conditions Service

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the strong national uptake of the new Common Conditions Service (CCS), with 94% of community pharmacies now signed up to deliver the service.

Available through more than 1,800 participating pharmacies nationwide, the Common Conditions Service will provide faster and more convenient access to advice and treatment for a range of minor health conditions, delivered by trained community pharmacists.

Minister Canney said the high level of participation demonstrates the central role community pharmacies play in frontline healthcare.

“The fact that almost all community pharmacies have signed up to deliver this service shows the commitment of pharmacists to improving access to care in towns, villages and rural communities across the country,” Minister Canney said.

“This service will make it easier for people to get timely treatment close to home, reduce pressure on GP and emergency services, and strengthen community-based healthcare in a very practical way.”

The Common Conditions Service allows patients to receive confidential consultations and treatment from pharmacists for eight specified minor conditions. Members of the public can find their nearest participating pharmacy through the Pharmacy Finder Tool on gov.ie.

Notes to Editors

 

The eight common conditions covered under the Common Conditions Service are:

  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Cold sores
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Impetigo
  • Oral thrush (mouth thrush)
  • Shingles
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) / cystitis
  • Vulvovaginal thrush
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