Medicine categories and dispensing

What these pages are for

These pages describe categories of treatment so you know what a consultation may cover. They do not name a dose, do not recommend a product and are not a substitute for a prescription decision.

Controlled medicines are excluded from Shifa's dispensing route until a pharmacy partner and Irish controlled-drug governance are integrated.

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• Antibiotics

  Medicines that treat bacterial infection. They do not work against viruses.

  Prescription only

• Blood pressure medicines

  Medicines used to lower blood pressure and protect the heart and kidneys.

  Prescription only

• Dizziness and balance treatments

  Short-term medicines and exercises used for vertigo and balance problems.

  Prescription only

• Inhaled treatments

  Inhalers and nebulised medicines used for airway conditions.

  Prescription only

• Medicines in pregnancy

  How medicine choices change during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

  Some options available without a prescription

• Mental health medicines

  Medicines used alongside talking therapy for anxiety and low mood.

  Prescription only

• Migraine treatments

  Medicines used to stop a migraine attack or to reduce how often attacks happen.

  Prescription only

• Pain relief

  Medicines used to reduce pain and, in some cases, fever.

  Some options available without a prescription

• Skin treatments

  Creams, ointments and tablets used for rashes and skin conditions.

  Some options available without a prescription

• Stomach and gut medicines

  Medicines for reflux, indigestion, nausea and bowel symptoms.

  Some options available without a prescription

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Dispense an issued prescription

Patients can choose a configured Irish pharmacy for an issued prescription. Shifa records the request, runs structured safety checks and then attempts the dispensing gateway. Until a real partner is configured, the request remains visible with a rejected status.