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There is often confusion over mixing alcohol and medicines. As the weather gets colder, and we meet up for drinks and dinner with family and friends, we look into the facts about alcohol and medicines.  People taking sedative drugs (like diazepam/Valium) or antidepressants (like fluoxetine/Prozac) should avoid alcohol altogether People taking long-term medications should be careful about drinking, as alcohol can make some drugs less effective, meaning long term conditions get worse. Examples include, people taking drugs for epilepsy or diabetes, or drugs like warfarin to thin the blood. There are some antibiotics which simply…Read more …

Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for health services and particularly pharmacy services.  Make sure you do your bit to help reduce the strain on the health service.    Ask your pharmacist for advice today on keeping a well stocked self care kit that will help you and your family deal with any minor ailments over the busy Christmas Season.    A self care kit should be kept in a cool, secure, dry place, out of reach of children and pets. Keep medicines in their original containers, with original…Read more …