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How to Find a GP in Ireland: A Practical Guide

Finding a GP in Ireland can sometimes take several phone calls, especially if you have moved area or local practices are not taking new patients. The best place to start is the HSE’s official Find a GP service, which lets you search for GP practices by place and provides contact details and directions.
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Weight-Loss Injections in Ireland: Wegovy, Mounjaro and Who They Are For

Prescription medicines have changed the medical treatment of obesity considerably. Two names patients commonly encounter are Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide). These are prescription medicines, not simply cosmetic slimming injections.

Finasteride vs Minoxidil: What Works for Male Hair Loss?

For male-pattern baldness, two treatments come up repeatedly: finasteride and minoxidil. Both can help some men, but they work differently and neither is a permanent cure. NHS guidance identifies finasteride and minoxidil as the principal treatments for male-pattern hair loss.

Why Am I Tired All the Time?

Almost everyone feels exhausted occasionally. But there is a difference between being tired after a demanding week and feeling persistently exhausted despite trying to rest. Persistent fatigue can have many causes, and often there is more than one factor involved.

Acne Treatment in Ireland: What Can a GP Prescribe?

You do not have to wait until acne becomes severe before asking for medical treatment. Mild acne can often be managed with pharmacy treatments, but a GP can prescribe stronger treatment when over-the-counter options have not worked or when acne is moderate, persistent or causing scarring.

Sick Certs in Ireland: When Do You Need One and Can You Get One Online?

A “sick cert” is a medical certificate confirming that a doctor has assessed you as unfit for work because of illness. It sounds simple, but several different Irish employment and social-welfare rules are often confused with one another.

Repeat Prescriptions Online in Ireland: What Can Be Renewed and How Does It Work?

If you take regular medication, you do not necessarily need a full in-person GP appointment every single time the prescription expires. In appropriate circumstances, a doctor can review your current treatment and issue a repeat prescription remotely.

UTI Symptoms in Women: Do You Need Treatment or a Urine Test?

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is one of the most common reasons women seek treatment from a GP. Typical symptoms include burning or pain when passing urine, needing to urinate more often, urgency, cloudy or unusually smelly urine, lower abdominal discomfort and sometimes blood in the urine.

What Can an Online GP Treat in Ireland?

An online GP consultation can be useful for many everyday medical problems where a doctor can make a safe clinical assessment from your symptoms, medical history and video consultation.

How Long Should a Cough Last After a Cold or Flu?

A cough often lasts much longer than people expect. Most acute coughs get better on their own, but three weeks can still fall within the normal recovery window for many respiratory infections. HSE antimicrobial guidance notes that an acute cough or bronchitis can persist for around 3 to 4 weeks.

When Can My Child Go Back to School or Crèche After Being Sick?

Back-to-school season inevitably means back-to-school bugs. One of the questions parents ask GPs most often is surprisingly simple: “Are they well enough to go back?” A child does not need to be completely symptom-free before returning to school or crèche. A mild cough, runny nose or sore throat does not automatically mean they need to stay home if they otherwise feel well.