New analysis reveals that nearly one third of Irish individuals don’t interact in any preventative well being checks
Clonmel Healthcare, the primary generic provider of medicines by worth and quantity within the Irish market,1 delivered over 200 voluntary well being screenings to attendees on the Clonmel Present on Sunday, July 6. In celebration of the corporate’s fifty fifth yr in enterprise, a devoted staff of nurses supplied very important fundamental well being checks.
A gentle stream of holiday makers to the stand all through the day took benefit of the nurse-led checks together with blood stress, pulse, and oxygen ranges. This constructive response highlights a transparent neighborhood urge for food for accessible well being data and companies.
The initiative comes at a important time, as new analysis launched by Clonmel Healthcare revealed a regarding pattern: nearly one third of Irish individuals (31 per cent) don’t interact in any preventative well being checks. The great research,2 a part of a worldwide survey throughout 22 international locations, sheds gentle on the obstacles stopping people from taking proactive steps for his or her well being. Causes cited by the 31 per cent of Irish respondents embrace a lack of knowledge about really helpful check-ups (28 per cent), perceived value (21 per cent), restricted entry/availability (17 per cent), and, notably, avoiding check-ups for concern of a nasty analysis (15 per cent).
Sunday, July 6, 2025, Clonmel Present – Clonmel Healthcare carried out over 200 free well being checks. (L–R): Samantha Doundoulakis, Advertising and marketing Supervisor Rx at Clonmel Healthcare; Olivia McCoy, Neighborhood nurse at TCP Homecare; and Sinéad Looby, Warehouse Operative at Clonmel Healthcare. Pic: John Kelly
“It was nice to see a robust turnout on the Clonmel Present and we had been delighted to offer 200 free well being checks to our local people on the day,” commented Donagh O’Leary, Managing Director, Clonmel Healthcare. “Our latest analysis underscores the very important significance of initiatives like this. It’s clear there’s a big hole in preventative well being engagement throughout Eire, pushed by elements like consciousness and even concern. We’re dedicated to addressing these obstacles by training and neighborhood assist.
Our presence on the Clonmel Present was greater than only a celebration of our 55 years, it was a tangible step in direction of demystifying well being checks and making them accessible.”
Clonmel Healthcare has an extended and proud historical past of serving the Irish neighborhood, providing a variety of over-the-counter medicines, prescription prescription drugs, and revolutionary speciality treatment options in areas corresponding to Parkinsons Illness and Biosimilars.
For additional data, go to: www.clonmelhealthcare.ie
References:
- IQVIA IRLP UN/MAT/MAR/24 and EUR/MAT/MAR/24.
- Clonmel Healthcare is a part of the STADA Group. The STADA Group Well being Report 2025 was carried out amongst 27,000 respondents throughout 22 international locations. 1,001 Irish respondents took half within the analysis.
