HbA1c Diabetes Check
Understand your long-term blood sugar levels with a quick and convenient in-store test.
HbA1c is a type of blood test that gives an overview of your average blood glucose (sugar) levels over the past two to three months. It’s commonly used to check for prediabetes, help diagnose type 2 diabetes, or monitor how well diabetes is being managed.
At Hickey's Pharmacy, you can book an HbA1c test by appointment in participating stores. The test involves a quick finger-prick sample, carried out in a private consultation space by a pharmacy colleague.
You’ll receive a record of your result to take away, along with clear guidance on what it means and whether you should follow up with your GP.
Price: €30
Availability: By appointment — available in participating Hickey's Pharmacies
Why book an HbA1c test?
- Tracks your average blood sugar over 8–12 weeks
- Can help detect prediabetes or support diabetes management
- Useful for people with risk factors like family history, weight, or inactivity
- Fast results with guidance on what to do next
What to expect
- Book an appointment at a participating Hickey's Pharmacy
- A finger-prick blood sample will be taken
- Your result will be ready within minutes
- You’ll receive a printed or written record of your result
- We’ll explain your result and advise if GP follow-up is needed
The appointment takes around 10 minutes. This service is suitable for adults who wish to check their diabetes risk or monitor their condition.
Before your appointment
- Fasting is not required for this test
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Bring along any relevant medical history or questions for discussion
Your Next Step to Better Health
Talk to your pharmacist today, or click on the link to book an appointment in one of our participating Hickey's Pharmacies.
Please see below list of participating pharmacies:
- Hickey's Pharmacy Gorey
- Hickey's Pharmacy Ballincollig
- Hickey's Pharmacy Phibsboro
- Hickey's Pharmacy Ongar
- Hickey's Pharmacy Tyrrelstown
- Hickey's Pharmacy Maynooth
- Hickey's Pharmacy Northside SC
- Hickey's Pharmacy Harold's Cross
- Hickey's Pharmacy Grafton St.
- Hickey's Pharmacy Henry St.
- Hickey's Pharmacy Drogheda West St.
- Hickey's Pharmacy Dundalk
- Hickey's Pharmacy Johnstown
- Hickey's Pharmacy Wheaton Hall
