Murphy's Pharmacy

Murphy's Pharmacy, a community pharmacy in central Cork

Murphy's Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located at 48 North Main Street, Cork (postcode T12 R286). Its work combines the dispensing of medicines and pharmaceutical care with an online store for health and beauty products, personal care and wellbeing. The pharmacy presents itself as a customer-focused establishment with an emphasis on product variety, value and service.

Pharmacy and monitoring services

The pharmacy offers a range of clinical and patient support services that go beyond the sale of medicines:

• Blister packing: organising medication into compartmentalised packs by dose, designed for patients with complex regimens, memory difficulties, visual or cognitive impairment, people recently discharged from hospital, or carers supervising treatments.
• Blood pressure monitoring: a service that includes fitting a cuff device to measure blood pressure over 24 hours, useful in cases of a family history of hypertension, borderline readings, diabetes, high cholesterol, antihypertensive treatment or suspected atrial fibrillation.
• Body mass index (BMI) check: calculation and monitoring of BMI, with support in assessing weight-related factors and identifying possible causes of weight gain.
• Flu vaccination: administration of the seasonal flu vaccine.
• Common conditions service: care by trained prescribing pharmacists able to assess symptoms and, where appropriate, prescribe treatment for conjunctivitis, impetigo, oral thrush, cold sores, allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis, uncomplicated urinary tract infection in non-pregnant women aged 16 to 64, vulvovaginal thrush in women aged 16 to 60, and shingles in adults within defined timeframes from the onset of the rash. Medicines prescribed under this service are included in the various government support schemes, such as the Drug Payment Scheme, the Medical Card and the Long Term Illness Scheme.
• Emergency contraception: access to emergency hormonal contraception through a private consultation, also available free of charge to Medical Card holders.
• Other services: health check, nutritional therapy, weight management and home delivery service.

Online store and product categories

The pharmacy has an online store organised into sections covering health and pharmacy, vitamins and supplements, first aid, gift ideas, fragrances, skincare, hair and beauty, mother and baby, cosmetics, toiletries, a selection of Irish products and seasonal campaigns such as summer holidays and back to school. The catalogue shows prices in euros and includes featured items and new arrivals, among them Aveeno and Voduz gift sets.

Purchase and collection

The site offers free Click & Collect and free delivery on orders over €50. The pharmacy encourages customers to place their orders online in advance so they can collect them at their convenience. It also has a mobile app and a prescription ordering service.

Opening hours

Regular hours are Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:45pm and Saturday 9:00am to 5:45pm. On Sundays it opens from 1:00pm to 5:30pm, only during the month of December.

Registration and professional contact

The pharmacy is listed as a registered retail pharmacy with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), based at PSI House, Fenian Street, Dublin 2. The site states that a record of each transaction is retained for a period of two years.

Location and contact

48 North Main Street, Cork, T12 R286 · Phone: (021) 427 4121 · Email: shop@murphyspharmacycork.ie · Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:45am – 5.45pm | Sat: 9:00am – 5.45pm | Sun: 1:00pm - 5:30pm (December Only)