If you have lived with migraine for a long time, or are recently diagnosed, you know how difficult it can be to get an appointment to see your GP and/or neurologist, especially during the winter months. You probably wonder where to turn when you need help or advice.

Many people believe the pharmacist just dispenses medications and grills them about painkillers, but this is only a small part of what a pharmacist can do throughout your migraine journey.

Heba Hani M.B.A., RPh., is a Pharmacist qualified with advanced Education in Headache & Migraine.

Working with patients for over 20 years, she has also worked in different pharmaceutical companies managing Migraine portfolios, education, and headache clinics.

Heba has a website called The Migraine Pharmacist, which provides virtual clinical care for patients with individualised care plans.

Heba also volunteers with the Canadian Migraine Society, the Canadian Chronic Migraine Support Group, the Migraine Canada Organization, and many international patient support organisations answering patients’ inquiries on medications and supplements and educating healthcare professionals and the public on headache disorders and care.

With thanks to the HSE National Lottery Office in South Tipperary for funding this event