July 2, 2025

The Pharmacy Schools Programme, developed by Belfast Healthy Cities and in partnership with the Department of Health, provides children with knowledge and life-skills, enabling them to better understand the role of community pharmacies, what they’re there for and how to use them. 

The programme was established to promote self-care as the best choice to treat minor illnesses and to equip children with the information they need to use medicines safely throughout their lives. It also aims to highlight the role of community pharmacy services to treat common childhood ailments such as colds, head lice and hay fever.  

MOIC have been tasked with the evaluation of the Pharmacy Schools Programme.