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Pharmacy First: Conditions We Can Now Treat Without a GP Appointment

| May 28, 2025

If you’ve ever struggled to get a GP appointment for a minor illness, you’re not alone. With NHS services under increasing pressure, a new initiative called Pharmacy First is helping patients access faster, convenient care directly from their local pharmacy. At Fermanagh Clinics, we’re proud to support the Pharmacy First clinical pathways – a scheme …

The Shingles Vaccine: Who Should Get Vaccinated

| June 3, 2024
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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After an individual recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body and can reactivate years later as shingles. This condition is characterised by a painful rash, often accompanied by blisters, itching, and sensitivity. In …