
It’s a handy device and will help you keep track of the number of alcohol units you consume on a weekly basis.
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“Call into your local community pharmacy for your free unit calculator. Drinking in excess of 14 units per week can have health risks, but small changes in how much you drink can make a big difference in reducing your chances of developing alcohol-related problems. Jayne Laughlin, Superintendent Pharmacist at Clear Pharmacy Bangor, said: “ If you are one of the many people who drink alcohol, it’s important to get to know your units so you can better understand how much you are drinking. Your Units calculator and a guide to alcohol and health. Members of the public are encouraged to visit their localĬommunity pharmacy for advice and to pick up free materials, including a Know The rate which must be charged is 10c per gram of alcohol. This means any retailer, bar, restaurant or hotel will be required to charge a minimum price for alcohol based on the grams of alcohol in the drink. In over 500 community pharmacies across Northern Ireland. In January 2022, Ireland will introduce Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol. (HSCB), providing information and advice to customers on public health issues (PHA), Community Pharmacy NI (CPNI), and the Health and Social Care Board This service is a partnership between the Public Health Agency They are available in selected stores but exclude ROI & the Channel Islands. Throughout June and July in community pharmacies and is part of the ‘Living Risks associated with drinking in excess of these guidelines. Officers’ alcohol guidelines of no more than 14 units per week and the health The campaign aims to increase awareness of the Chief Medical Louise Roberts and Lorraine Hawkes from Clear Pharmacy in Bangor have helped launch the Know Your Units alcohol campaign.

‘Know Your Units’ alcohol campaign launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland External Organisations: Recent Correspondence.COMMUNITY PHARMACY VACCINATION SERVICES.Repeat and Instalment Dispensing Service.
