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Are you taking your medication as prescribed? Avoid medication non-adherence with our Medicare pill box range. Pill boxes are a great assistance tool to help you organise your medication, vitamins and supplements. Medicare Pill Boxes are easily accessible, versatile, and convenient.

Our Industry Insight keeps you up-to-date with the latest pharmacy trends, in-demand products & industry news.

The new year brings with it a new season of sport. Sports teams and athletes across the country are starting preparations for their upcoming competitive season. Find out how you can keep yourself and your team safe with our Medicare First Aid Sports Kit range.

Find out how our Medicare Party Feet range will help your feet survive the hectic Christmas party season. Follow our STEPS acronym to help guide you through the best footcare practices and solutions to keep your feet happy and healthy.

It’s that time of year again when we eagerly make our way to the attic or spare room to dust off the Christmas decorations and awaken them from their cheerless hibernation. But as you stand there scratching your head wondering where you put the nativity figurines or how you attached the Christmas lights to the gutter last year, there is something you must first consider, health and safety.

Take control of your health and embrace patient empowerment with Medicare LifeSense. Our range of Connected Health devices accompanied with our free LifeSense app are making it easier for patients, athletes, and individuals alike to monitor their physical health and symptoms. Find out about our trusted range of Connected Health devices, our easy-to-use free LifeSense app and their helpful features.

When athletes suffer a strain, sprain, or injury, it is important that they have the best solutions available to ensure fast and effective recovery. Find out how our Physiologix range of zinc oxide and sports strapping can help you recover like a pro.

Proper footcare is essential when it comes to managing conditions such as diabetes. In our blog we’ll discuss diabetic foot while also outlining the treatments and preventative measures you can take to care for your feet.

This November is COPD Awareness Month. The chronic lung condition effects people from all over the world. Our blog brings light on the condition and highlights the solutions that our Medicare range offer to those who have been diagnosed with COPD.

When an athlete suffers an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury it is so important that rehabilitation starts as soon as possible. Understandably, this is a difficult time for any athlete as rehab and sports therapy can mean a lengthy time on the side-lines.

It’s that time of year again where we all become susceptible to catching colds and flus. Colds are flus are caused by different viruses and can be picked up so easily from family, friends, colleagues, surfaces you name it!

Bunions (Hallux Valgus) are defined as a bony lump that forms on the side of the big toe.

 
One of the headline measures introduced in the 2023 Budget, the removal of VAT on AEDs, or defibrillators, will help to save lives in communities all over Ireland.

The hamstring is made up of three muscles; the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. They all work together to assist you in bending your knee and extending your hip. 

Warts are lumps of skin that appear on hands and feet whereas verrucas are warts that appear on feet only. Most people will get them at some point in their lives, some last a long time but some clear up quickly after treatment.

After a summer full of walking, activities and sandal-wearing, your feet may not be in the best condition. You may be experiencing hardened skin, callouses, corns or recovering blisters. Read on to find out how the Medicare footcare range can help you bring your summer-ready feet back to life.

Have you brushed up on your first aid skills in time for the new school year? Have you taken stock of your classroom first aid kit and refilled what you need? There is no time like the present to start.

More recently, pulse oximeters have become a popular tool to use to track and measure fitness. Let's look at some tips on how to get an accurate reading, when to use a pulse oximeter, and its benefits.

Numbness, pins and needles or pain in the fingers, hands or arms are all symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and shouldn't be taken lightly.

Corns and calluses are pieces of hardened skin that develop on the hands, feet, or fingers due  to reoccurring friction. 

Although most bites and stings are harmless and will only leave mild symptoms such as itching and swelling, it is important to know how to effectively treat bites and stings and how to spot an allergic reaction. 

Whether you're jetting off somewhere far this Summer, or holidaying closer to home, you should always carry a few essential travel items to stay Rescue Ready.

Jumper's Knee is a sports-related injury that affects the patellar tendon, the tendon that connects the kneecap patella to the shin bone (tibia).

Swelling, pain and tenderness in the skin area around the toes are some common symptoms of ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis.

Summer has begun which means BBQ's, sunny beach day and plenty of sun exposure. Safety and precaution should be practiced when outdoors, around naked flames, grills and anything that involves intense heat.

Reduced swelling and inflammation, improved blood flow and circulation, and injury prevention are just some of the many benefits of kinesiology tape when it is used correctly. 

Fleming Medical is proud to introduce its new and exclusive product to the Irish and UK market. The Medicare SteadyTemp thermometer is a sensor patch within an adhesive patch and free mobile app that is used to read the patch and display temperature levels and curves.

Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection that is spread from infected tick bites. With May being Lyme Disease Awareness Month, it's important to highlight how to avoid ticks, the symptoms to look out for, and how to safely remove and treat a tick bite.

It's time to start restocking your school's sports first aid kit with all the first aid essentials your school needs for sports and activities to prepare for Active School Week May 3rd to 6th.

Our feet can easily get neglected, especially in the winter months and the cold weather can make them look and feel dry, cracked, and tired.

We are delighted to announce that we have added a new diagnostic product to our range. Medicare femSense is an ovulation tracker that predicts your fertile window and measures and confirms ovulation thanks to the smart temperature patch and app.

It's important to know the basics of woundcare and wound healing to be able to help yourself, your customers, or a loved one. Discover the Medicare Advanced Woundcare Range with solutions for every stage of the healing process.

Medical experts believe 1 in 10 people suffer from fungal nail infections (also known as onychomycosis). With warmer months approaching, let's look at some of the ways you can prevent and treat fungal nails.

Sometimes we can take our eyes for granted and only when an injury occurs do we become more cautious. The eye is an extremely delicate organ and it is important to know some preventative measures you can take to protect it and prevent injuries.

As part of our ongoing partnership with Munster Rugby, we have teamed up with Munster Rugby Physiotherapist Ray McGinley to bring you expert information and advice about ankle injuries which will teach you how to treat and avoid them.

No matter what sport you play, injuries are an inevitable part of the game and can strike when you are least expecting it. Accidents cannot always be prevented but being prepared for one is the next best alternative. 

Tingling and itchy lips? Painful oozing blisters? Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, can be a nuisance, and once struck, symptoms such as fever, headaches, and muscle aches can follow.

Enterprise Ireland hosted over 200 meetings between Irish healthcare companies and buyers at its stand in Arab Health, the leading medical industry exhibition in the Middle East.

Since COVID-19 has played such a big part in our lives over the last couple of years, some of us may have forgotten about the common cold (which does not seem so common anymore) and flu. 

Have you used your first aid kit in the last year? Chances are there are some items missing, some wrappers left in it, or it’s disorganised from searching for the right product in a rush.

More than ever, we need to take responsibility for our own health and wellness and Medicare LifeSense’s app can be a big part of this. Whether you have a chronic condition like hypertension or want to proactively monitor your respiratory health, all this and more is possible with the Medicare LifeSense app and its connected devices.

It’s always when it is least expected when someone needs first aid treatment. It’s something we all want to avoid, especially at Christmas. Have a look at our festive first aid guide so that you can be Rescue Ready when an accident happens.

A big thank you to each and every one of our customers throughout 2021.

Research finds that as many as 66 million people in the European region may be living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease but very few people have ever heard of this disease.

World Heart Day 2021 takes place on the 29th of September and is the perfect opportunity to encourage your local community to check in with their heart health.

Fungal nail infection - proper medical terms include onychomycosis or tinea unguium - is a common issue that many people will experience. Having a nail infection can lead to a lengthy healing process, depending on how advanced it is. In this blog post, we will explore the causes, treatment, and how to prevent fungal nail infections so that you can be prepared and know what to do.

What are the essential first aid items you need in your classroom?

It is only really when we are faced with an injury for the first time that we start to learn how our bodies work. Understanding how we function and how we can potentially get injured gives us an opportunity to avoid or know how to easily treat an injury.

Different types of allergies have different peak times throughout the year. Knowing your pollen types and times can help you to prepare and treat allergies in plenty of time.

Fleming Medical have partnered with CÚRAM researchers - who have recently secured a €46 million reinvestment from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) - at the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices located at NUI Galway to develop a wound dressing with integrated sensors to track wound biomarkers and assist in clinical decision making.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is something that can strike at any time, any place and to anyone, even if they appear healthy.

To mark Men’s Health Week (14th-20th of June), Medicare LifeSense held a free educational webinar on the 17th of June at 11am focusing on Circulatory Diseases in men.

This summer, make sure you are Rescue Ready for anything that may come your way.

Following the success of the Wound Care webinar in March, Fleming Medical also presented an Asthma and Allergy Awareness webinar on the 25th of May. Watch the recording here.

Pressures on healthcare services around the world are increasingly strained to meet demand due to ageing populations and the rise of chronic diseases.

Asthma, a chronic and incurable condition, affected an estimated 262 million people in 2019. In an endeavour to reduce the symptoms of asthma, sufferers are often advised to avoid triggers so that medication does not need to be used as much.

Physiologix is an innovative and dynamic tape and support sports therapy range developed and endorsed by chartered physiotherapists and professional athletes to aid in every stage of an injury whether it be prevention, treatment or recovery.

Blisters are one of the most common footcare issues out there and one of the most irritating. As common as they are, there tends to be a lot of misinformation and misconceptions about blisters and how to treat them. Because of this, we have compiled a list of common questions that people have around blisters, their causes, treatment and prevention. When it comes to treating blisters, we will be highlighting the benefits of using Hydrocolloid Technology.

As the rise and spread of the Coronavirus begins to develop further, so does the demand for information. We have created an infographic and gathered some useful links for you to use. You can use this information to inform your staff and customers on the facts and steps for prevention. 

We will return to Arab Health, Dubai for the 7th consecutive year this January. Arab Health is the largest Healthcare Exhibition and conference in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region and the second largest in the world. There will be over 4,000 exhibitors and over 130,000 visitors from an estimated 160+ countries. The 4-day event runs from the 27th – 30th of January and provides us with an opportunity to collaborate on a cross-industry and global platform.

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We have teamed up with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists whereby the ISCP in a partnership that sees the ISCP officially recognising our Physiologix range of supports & tapes.

GET SOME CHRISTMAS GIFT INSPIRATION FOR YOUR TEAM!!

Yes with Christmas just around the corner, we thought we would send you some gift suggestions that will be sure to show your appreciation this festive season.

As part of our mission to continually offer our customers professional & practical training, we will be holding a winter series of Pharmacy OTC Training Workshops in one of the following locations:

INSPIRATIONAL GIFTS FOR YOUR TEAM!!

Yes with Christmas on the horizon, we thought we would send you some gift suggestions that will be sure to show your appreciation to your team this festive season.

When to use Cold Therapy
As a general rule of thumb, Cold Therapy should be used to reduce pain and swelling/ inflammation after an injury/ strain. 

Fleming Medical will return to Medica, the world’s leading international trade fair for the Medical Sector for its second year in a row.  The trade fair will take place in Dusseldorf, Germany from Monday the 12th to Thursday the 15th of November 2018.

Mark & Kate Fleming from Limerick based Fleming Medical recently met up with Irish Rugby coach Joe Schmidt during his recent visit to Limerick.

Yes, the Trade Show season is upon us and we will be exhibiting at two trade shows , if you are attending either event please do call to see us at our stand in the exhibition areas - we'd love to see you & you might be in with a chance to win some great prizes in our show raffles!

This week is the RSA's Road Safety Week Awareness Campaign for 2018 which endeavours to highlight the importance of road safety for both drivers & pedestrians.

Fleming Medical's First Aid Kits now come with the essential items outlined below but be sure to check the first aid items in your kit regularly so to replace items that have expired or that you're running low on.

For a limited time, we are offering a FREE No Obligation Demonstration & 2 Week Trial for either the Edan ECG or Aquarius Vital Signs Monitors.

We will return to The UK Pharmacy Show in the NEC Birmingham for our 8^th year running from Sunday the 7th to Monday the 8th of October.

We have some great bundles such as our Back to Schools Essentials that include Medicare Kids Plasters & Hand Sanitizer & our Back to School Bundle including 2 x Medicare Kids Plasters & A Free Pencil Case!

Fleming Medical Room revealed at the launch of the RCSI’s York St. Project - Europe’s most advanced healthcare education facility.

Sunburn can cause long-lasting damage, below are some tips from Fleming Medical on what to do.

Yes summer is here, school is nearly over and we have a great range of Summer Sizzler Promotions that are sure to help your customers be prepared over the summer.

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Celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day! 

As part of Active Schools Week (ASW) 2018, Fleming Medical has designed a great range of promotions to help schools around Ireland to celebrate this fantastic initiative!