HPRA Annual Report 2021

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Newsletter Update16 March 2023View
Claiming for the Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) Service – Reminder15 March 2023View
Pharmacy in the Media15 March 2023View
Resources available on Revenue Website for TBESS Scheme15 March 2023View
IPU VAT Scheme15 March 2023View
Anti-Vaccination Groups – Warning15 March 2023View
Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health15 March 2023View
IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme15 March 2023View
IPU Webinar: Fitness to Practise (FTP) webinar15 March 2023View
Therapeutics Today15 March 2023View
Community Pharmacy Briefing 2023 – The Way Forward15 March 2023View
Safe Sale and Supply of Prescription-Only Medicines15 March 2023View
Winter Vaccination Programme15 March 2023View
IPU Training Unit – Spring 2023 Courses14 March 2023View
IPU National Pharmacy Conference 2023 – Date For Your Diary14 March 2023View
IPU AGM 202314 March 2023View
Information Security10 March 2023View
IPU webinar: Fitness to Practise Webinar10 March 2023View
Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health10 March 2023View
Pharmacy in the Media9 March 2023View
Free Contraception Scheme Portal Edit Facility9 March 2023View
Dexcom G7 Sensors9 March 2023View
HSE Smoking Cessation Initiatives9 March 2023View
Owings Update9 March 2023View
Letters from Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) Office – Update9 March 2023View
Reimbursement of Adrenaline (epinephrine) Ampoules9 March 2023View
IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme9 March 2023View
Antibiotic Prescribing Updates9 March 2023View
Annual Membership Invoices/Statements9 March 2023View
Membership for Newly Qualified Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students9 March 2023View
International Women’s Day8 March 2023View
IPU Training Unit – Spring 2023 Courses1 March 2023View
Pharmacy In The Media1 March 2023View
Management Of Owings1 March 2023View
HSE PharmaVax – Vaccination Payments1 March 2023View
High Value Items Rejects1 March 2023View
Pharmaceutical Society Of Ireland (PSI) Council Elections  1 March 2023View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme  1 March 2023View
IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme1 March 2023View
HSE PCRS Exempt Medicinal Products Circular24 February 2023View
IPU Training Unit – Spring 2023 Courses22 February 2023View
Pharmacy in the Media22 February 2023View
Letters From Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) Office – Update22 February 2023View
Community Pharmacy Briefing 2023 – The Way Forward22 February 2023View
Transfers of Value – Use of ‘Legitimate Interests’ as the legal basis for disclosure of payments made to healthcare professionals22 February 2023View
IPHA HSE Reductions 1 March 202322 February 2023View
HSE Best-Value Medicines – Teriparatide 22 February 2023View
February HSE PCRS Claim Submission Dates22 February 2023View
Shelf-life extension of Paxlovid®22 February 2023View
Claim Enquiry Tool22 February 2023View
National Immunisation Office (NIO) Lunch & Learn 22 February 2023View
IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme22 February 2023View
Pharmacists encourage smokers to quit this Ash Wednesday21 February 2023View
Vitamin D: Scientific Recommendations for 5 to 65 Year Olds Living in Ireland16 February 2023View
Antibiotic Prescribing Updates16 February 2023View
Pharmacy Practice Working Group16 February 2023View
COVID-19 Vaccination in children aged 6 months – 4 years15 February 2023View
Pharmacy in the Media15 February 2023View
IPHA HSE Reductions 1 March 202315 February 2023View
Parnate 10mg Tablets Shortage – Temporary Code15 February 2023View
IPU National Pharmacy Conference 2023 – Date For Your Diary15 February 2023View
Letters from Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) Office15 February 2023View
IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme15 February 2023View
Veterinary Pharmacy15 February 2023View
AMRIC RESIST Newsletter15 February 2023View
Plans to increase pharmacy education places welcomed10 February 2023View
Safe Pharmacy10 February 2023View
IPU Training Unit – Spring 2023 Courses8 February 2023View
Pharmacy in the Media8 February 2023View
Keflex Now Flynn Pharm8 February 2023View
Imuran 50mg Tablets8 February 2023View
Extended deadline for claims under the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)8 February 2023View
Keeping of Pharmacy Records8 February 2023View
 IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme8 February 2023View
IPU Website8 February 2023View
Veterinary Pharmacy8 February 2023View
HSE Know Check Ask campaign8 February 2023View
Winter Vaccination Programme8 February 2023View
National Cancer Control Programme ‘Reducing Cancer Risk’ eLearning2 February 2023View
IPU Training Unit – Spring 2023 Courses1 February 2023View
Pharmacy in the Media1 February 2023View
IPU National Pharmacy Conference 2023-Date for your Diary1 February 2023View
IPU AGM 20231 February 2023View
Annual Membership Invoices 20231 February 2023View
Do Not Substitute (Generic Substitution)1 February 2023View
Cariban®1 February 2023View
Phased dispensing1 February 2023View
Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) Network1 February 2023View
The Doctor Aiden Meade Annual Award 2022/23 – Submission closing date 28 February 20231 February 2023View
IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme1 February 2023View
IPU Training – Spring Courses25 January 2023View
VAT Changes January 202325 January 2023View
Pharmacy in the Media25 January 2023View
Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)25 January 2023View
Newsletter Accessibility25 January 2023View
January HSE PCRS Claim Submission Dates25 January 2023View
IIOP Review Submission Date25 January 2023View
Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) Network25 January 2023View
Vaccination Services25 January 2023View
IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme25 January 2023View
IPU Training Unit – Spring 2023 Courses18 January 2023View
Pharmacy in Media18 January 2023View
AGM 2023-Date for your Diary 18 January 2023View
Hardship Arrangements – Delays with Payment 18 January 2023View
Vaccination Fee Structures18 January 2023View
Veterinary Bill  18 January 2023View
End of the 2022/23 Children’s Influenza Campaign18 January 2023View
IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme18 January 2023View
Recruitment Campaign Pharmacists from Abroad12 January 2023View
End of the 2022/23 Children’s Influenza Campaign12 January 2023View
Pharmacy in the Media11 January 2023View
IPU Website11 January 2023View
Important Reminder – Tax Clearance11 January 2023View
Pharmacy Training Grant11 January 2023View
Reminder: Implementing Owings Functionality – Notifying the PCRS11 January 2023View
Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) Network11 January 2023View
Prescription Storage Pods11 January 2023View
Access to HSeLanD for Ukrainian Healthcare Professionals11 January 2023View
IIOP CPD ePortfolio Review11 January 2023View
Pharmacies could provide solutions to current healthcare crisis10 January 2023View
Reimbursement of Saxenda® (Liraglutide) 6mg/ml pre-filled pen 6 January 2023View
Update to Paxlovid™ ordering 6 January 2023View
COVID-19 Immunisation Programme  6 January 2023View
Medicine Shortages – Survey 6 January 2023View
Reimbursement of Cariban® 6 January 2023View
Statutory Sick Pay from 1 January 2023 6 January 2023View
 ePortfolio Review 2022/23  5 January 2023View
HSE Price Changes 1 February 2023 5 January 2023View
Pharmacy in the Media 5 January 2023View
Energy Supports for Business 5 January 2023View
Annual Membership Invoices 5 January 2023View
Pharmacy Training Grant 5 January 2023View
IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme 2023 Launched Online 5 January 2023View
Forged Prescription Alert 5 January 2023View
Message from the Secretary General21 December 2022View
End of Year Message21 December 2022View
VAT Changes 1 January 202321 December 2022View
Pharmacy Services Over Christmas Period21 December 2022View
Pharmacy in the Media21 December 2022View
Webinar on the Temporary Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)21 December 2022View
IPU Opening Hours over Christmas21 December 2022View
Statutory Sick Pay from 1 January 202321 December 2022View
December HSE PCRS Claim Submission Dates21 December 2022View
Medicine Shortages21 December 2022View
Pharmacy Vaccination Programme21 December 2022View
Free Contraception Scheme21 December 2022View
PCRS Phone Lines are back up and running16 December 2022View
Mixing Medicines and Alcohol can be Highly Dangerous, Warn Pharmacists15 December 2022View
Message from the President14 December 2022View
IPU Training Unit – Spring 2023 Courses14 December 2022View
HSE Price Changes 1 January 202314 December 2022View
Pharmacy in the Media 14 December 2022View
The Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) 14 December 2022View
Implementing Owings Functionality – Notifying the PCRS 14 December 2022View
Important Reminder – Tax Clearance14 December 2022View
Veterinary Pharmacy 14 December 2022View
HSE Mental Health Campaign14 December 2022View
Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship Network (PAMS- net) 14 December 2022View
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections 14 December 2022View
HPV Vaccination Programme 14 December 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme14 December 2022View
Public Holidays9 December 2022View
Nurofen Plus – Updated Safety Information 7 December 2022View
HPRA Review of Over-the-Counter Medicines containing Codeine7 December 2022View
Pharmacy in the Media7 December 2022View
EMA recommends withdrawal of pholcodine medicines from EU market7 December 2022View
Pharmacy Services Over Christmas Period7 December 2022View
COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Stock7 December 2022View
PCRS Online Stock Takes7 December 2022View
Prescribing and claiming for Paxlovid™ services7 December 2022View
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme7 December 2022View
VHI Member Assistance Programme7 December 2022View
Parents encouraged to Book Free Childrens’ Flu Vaccines this Winter1 December 2022View
PSI Pharmacy Workforce Survey 20221 December 2022View
IPU Regional Meetings 2022 – Round Up30 November 2022View
Advertising Campaign – Childrens’ Flu Vaccine30 November 2022View
Pharmacy in the Media30 November 2022View
Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)30 November 2022View
November HSE PCRS Claim Submission Dates30 November 2022View
Now available: Playback version of the IPU Academy Autumn Webinar Programme 202230 November 2022View
Incorrect Batch Numbers in HSE PharmaVax30 November 2022View
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Services30 November 2022View
Veterinary Pharmacy30 November 2022View
FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation) – Quick Reference Guides on Sore Throat Treatment30 November 2022View
Infection Prevention and Control30 November 2022View
Waterford pharmacist records charity song for Crumlin Hospital29 November 2022View
Pharmacists Support International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women25 November 2022View
IPU Pharmacy Technician Course Year 2 2023 (BETEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians) – Reminder23 November 2022View
Spikevax – HPRA Safety Information23 November 2022View
Pharmacy in the Media23 November 2022View
eNewsletter Format – Important Update23 November 2022View
Advertising Campaign-Childrens’ Flu Vaccine23 November 2022View
Electronic submission of EU and Dental Treatment Services Scheme Claims23 November 2022View
Phased Dispensing23 November 2022View
NIO Webinar Lunch ‘n’ Learn Childrens Nasal Flu Vaccine23 November 2022View
National Cancer Control Programme23 November 2022View
Updated COVID-19 Consent and Medical Eligibility Form23 November 2022View
Discount for Members23 November 2022View
Membership for newly qualified pharmacists and pharmacy students23 November 2022View
IPU Regional Meetings 2022 – Online Meeting23 November 2022View
International Men’s Day 19 November 202218 November 2022View
Pharmacists: Antibiotic Overuse is a Growing Threat to Global Health18 November 2022View
Pharmacists: Antibiotic Overuse is a Growing Threat to Global Health17 November 2022View
IPU Training Unit – CPD eLearning Training Courses – Two New Topics Added17 November 2022View
IPU Pharmacy Technician Course Year 2 2023 (BETEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians) – Reminder17 November 2022View
Oestrogel Pump Pack 750 mcg/actuation Gel17 November 2022View
Pharmacy in the Media17 November 2022View
Management of Owings17 November 2022View
IPU Academy Autumn Webinar Programme17 November 2022View
Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) Network17 November 2022View
Shingles Vaccination Programme17 November 2022View
IPU Regional Meetings 2022 – Online Follow-Up Meeting17 November 2022View
IPU Pharmacy Technician Course Year 2 2023 (BETEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians) – Reminder9 November 2022View
Pharmacy in the Media9 November 2022View
VAT on Pharmacy Services9 November 2022View
Safe Pharmacy – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 9 November 2022View
Generic Substitution9 November 2022View
‘Yellow bag’ Sample Returns of Supporting Documentation request9 November 2022View
Third Country Qualification Route (TCQR)9 November 2022View
Opioid Substitution Treatment9 November 2022View
Shingles Vaccination Programme9 November 2022View
Final IPU Regional Meeting9 November 2022View
IPU Training Unit – CPD eLearning Training Courses2 November 2022View
Safe Pharmacy – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women  2 November 2022View
Pharmacy in the Media2 November 2022View
Political Advocacy  2 November 2022View
IPUmail Access2 November 2022View
IPU Website – Access2 November 2022View
Update on IPU Pharmacy Workforce Project2 November 2022View
Upcoming IPU Regional Meetings2 November 2022View
Uniphar2 November 2022View
Dental Treatment Service Scheme (DTSS)2 November 2022View
Paxlovid® claims and returns2 November 2022View
Ukrainian Citizens2 November 2022View
Generic GMS Card – No approvals for phased dispensing2 November 2022View
Fitness to Practise (FTP)2 November 2022View
PAMT Additional Training Dates2 November 2022View
FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation)2 November 2022View
TCQR (Third Country Qualification Route)2 November 2022View
Parents encouraged to book free children’s flu vaccines this midterm1 November 2022View
Pharmacists welcome National Women’s Council of Ireland call for greater choice in contraceptive care27 October 2022View
IPU Training Unit – eLearning Training Courses27 October 2022View
Nurofen Plus (codeine/ibuprofen)27 October 2022View
Provigil 200mg tablets – Batch number M5047B27 October 2022View
Pharmacy in the Media27 October 2022View
Online Retail Scheme – Final Claim Date27 October 2022View
Minister for Health, CMO and CDO Promoting Flu Vaccination in Pharmacy27 October 2022View
October HSE PCRS Claim Submission Dates27 October 2022View
Medicinal Cannabis Access Program – ordering arrangements27 October 2022View
List of GPs and Dentists with GMS Contracts27 October 2022View
Replacements of the clinical waste bins after COVID-19 vaccine order27 October 2022View
Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) Network27 October 2022View
Medication Sick Day Leaflet27 October 2022View
Health Protection Surveillance Centre27 October 2022View
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme27 October 2022View
National Immunisation Office (NIO)27 October 2022View
Upcoming IPU Regional Meetings (including tonight in Cork)27 October 2022View
Public Urged to Avail of Flu Vaccine in Pharmacies Nationwide25 October 2022View
Could you help a future pharmacist?25 October 2022View
IPU Training Unit – eLearning Training Courses20 October 2022View
IPU Website – Access20 October 2022View
Ophthalmological prostaglandin analogues – Change to S1B20 October 2022View
We are Hiring20 October 2022View
Pharmacy in the Media20 October 2022View
Stolen St. James’s Hospital prescription pad20 October 2022View
Consumables for Provision of a COVID-19 Vaccination Service20 October 2022View
Flu Vaccination Reimbursement – Problems with Payment20 October 2022View
IPU Academy Autumn Webinar Programme20 October 2022View
HPRA Annual Report 202120 October 2022View
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme20 October 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme20 October 2022View
Upcoming IPU Regional Meetings (including tonight in Limerick)20 October 2022View
HSE Circular – Letter to Pharmacist – Participation in the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme19 October 2022View
World Menopause Day – 18 October 202218 October 2022View
IPU Training Unit – Training Courses Autumn 202213 October 2022View
Pharmacy in the Media13 October 2022View
Diclofenac Sodium Teva Name Change – Motusol13 October 2022View
COVID 19 Vaccine – Fees13 October 2022View
CARIBAN® (doxylamine / pyridoxine) – BUDGET 2023 Update13 October 2022View
HSE Clinical Waste Removal13 October 2022View
IPU Academy Autumn Webinar Programme13 October 2022View
Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) Network13 October 2022View
HSE – Sexual Health (SH) 24 Hours a Day13 October 2022View
Pneumococcal Vaccination Service13 October 2022View
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme13 October 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme13 October 2022View
IPU Regional Meetings next week in Navan and Limerick13 October 2022View
IPU Opening Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine 5 Oct 20226 October 2022View
RTE Primetime Programme on Codeine Addiction5 October 2022View
IPU Political Campaign29 September 2022View
Regional Meetings29 September 2022View
HPRA Veterinary Medicinal Products Update29 September 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme29 September 2022View
Budget 2023 Update29 September 2022View
Influenza Vaccination Service – Fee29 September 2022View
Budget 2023: Irish Pharmacy Union Response27 September 2022View
World Pharmacist Day27 September 2022View
Adapted Bivalent Vaccine Update17 September 2022View
HMR Ireland15 September 2022View
Free Contraception Service Welcomed but Should be Easier to Access14 September 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccine Ordering Paused9 September 2022View
Patient Information Booklet on Lithium Therapy9 September 2022View
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Ordering8 September 2022View
GM September 20226 September 2022View
Free Contraception for women aged 17-25 years1 September 2022View
Back to School Wellness Tips from Pharmacists26 August 2022View
Behaviour & Attitudes Pharmacy Usage and Attitudes Report 202225 August 2022View
Briefing for Politicians-Buswells Hotel 21 September 202225 August 2022View
Budget 2023 Must Address Underfunding of Pharmacy Sector18 August 2022View
Sharon Foley Takes Up Position as Secretary General of Irish Pharmacy Union17 August 2022View
IPU Pre-Budget Submission 202316 August 2022View
HSE PharmaVax – Flu Vaccination Administration Recording11 August 2022View
Second Booster – Cohort Eligibility Timeline11 August 2022View
Public urged to protect their skin during warm weather10 August 2022View
Meeting with Deputy Colm Burke T.D.10 August 2022View
Access to Contraception-Meeting with Department of Health10 August 2022View
Toujeo 300 units/ml Solostar PFP Shortage4 August 2022View
Paxlovid™ Reimbursement4 August 2022View
Rising Energy Costs – Government Schemes and Resources relevant to retailers July 20223 August 2022View
COVID-19 Immunisation Programme29 July 2022View
Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP)29 July 2022View
FMD – PSI Compliance Approach29 July 2022View
Pharmacies reach one million COVID-19 vaccine milestone26 July 2022View
EU/Dental Claims15 July 2022View
Pharmacist Shortage Nears Crisis Levels – Irish Pharmacy Union14 July 2022View
Changes to Pharmacy Opening Hours14 July 2022View
IPU Crime Survey13 July 2022View
Reimbursement of Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Autoinjectors12 July 2022View
GM July 202211 July 2022View
Survey highlights factors behind community pharmacist shortage7 July 2022View
Fee Proposal7 July 2022View
Free Contraception scheme will be Undermined Without Improved Access7 July 2022View
Manpower Shortages – IPU Workforce Survey4 July 2022View
Safe Pharmacy: New Initiative to Help Victims of Domestic abuse launched in pharmacies nationwide1 July 2022View
IPU Workforce Survey Report June 202230 June 2022View
July HSE PCRS Claim Submission Dates30 June 2022View
Failure to Include Pharmacy Among 1,000 New Third Level Places an ‘Inexplicable Oversight’29 June 2022View
IPU Advertising Campaign24 June 2022View
Medication Sick Day Leaflet Webinar22 June 2022View
Dire Shortage of Pharmacists Requires Urgent Action Plan22 June 2022View
IPU Advertising Campaign17 June 2022View
Generic Substitution – Do Not Substitute16 June 2022View
HSE PharmaVax – One Year Later15 June 2022View
FMD – ULMs and Other Reasons for Alerts14 June 2022View
Men’s Health Week 202213 June 2022View
Ukrainian Community Pharmacy Information Tool8 June 2022View
Vacancy: Pharmacy Technician/Contract Administrator8 June 2022View
HSE Price Reductions 1 July 20228 June 2022View
IPHA Self-Care Advertising Code7 June 2022View
Safe Pharmacy Initiative2 June 2022View
Pharmacists issue advice to students on managing stress during exam season2 June 2022View
Opioid Substitution Scheme2 June 2022View
Continuing Professional (CPD) Courses for Pharmacy Technicians and the Pharmacy Team – (eLearning Courses)1 June 2022View
GM June 2022 E1 June 2022View
GM June 2022 C1 June 2022View
World No Tobacco Day31 May 2022View
FMD – End of ‘Use & Learn’30 May 2022View
Pharmacies ideally suited for HPV vaccination of young people and should be included in new campaign27 May 2022View
June HSE PCRS Claim Submission Dates27 May 2022View
HSE PCRS Price Reductions 1 June26 May 2022View
Review of the IPU Constitution25 May 2022View
World Pharmacy Council – Community Pharmacy Vaccination Services Survey23 May 2022View
Pharmacists call for change in Prescribing Rules to provide them with increased options to Supply Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Medicines23 May 2022View
Workforce Working Group Update20 May 2022View
FMD End of ‘Use & Learn’19 May 2022View
HSE PCRS Price Reductions 1 June19 May 2022View
Enterprise Ireland Online Retail Scheme18 May 2022View
End of the 2021/22 Influenza (flu) Campaign17 May 2022View
Department of Health urged to appoint Chief Pharmacy Officer16 May 2022View
Insufficient number of pharmacists impacting on patient needs14 May 2022View
Register for the Safe Pharmacy IPU webinar13 May 2022View
Irish Pharmacy Union AGM to take place this Saturday 14 May12 May 2022View
Irish Pharmacy Union AGM – 2022 Online Viewing Guide11 May 2022View
National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS)11 May 2022View
IPU Annual Report 20226 May 2022View
Irish Pharmacy Union announces appointment of Sharon Foley as incoming Secretary General5 May 2022View
GM May 2022 E29 April 2022View
GM May 2022 C29 April 2022View
Evolution of Community Pharmacy Vaccination Services – International Survey28 April 2022View
GAMH calls on pharmacists to participate in Men’s Health Survey25 April 2022View
Pharmacists urge people to come forward for first COVID-19 booster vaccine25 April 2022View
Reimbursement of Adrenaline Autoinjectors22 April 2022View
AGM Motions20 April 2022View
Digital COVID Certificates19 April 2022View
Evolution of Community Pharmacy Vaccination Services – International Survey15 April 2022View
Glycopyrronium Bromide Oral Solution for Paediatric Use14 April 2022View
Now Available: Playback Version of the IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme 202213 April 2022View
Paxlovid® – Oral antiviral authorised for the treatment of COVID-1912 April 2022View
IPU Ukrainian Patient Support Tool – Ukrainian Pharmacy Translations8 April 2022View
Cyber Survival6 April 2022View
Submission of PCRS Paperwork6 April 2022View
National Immunisation Office (NIO)5 April 2022View
EU Digital COVID Certificates – IPU Support4 April 2022View
GM April 2022 E1 April 2022View
GM April 20221 April 2022View
Ukrainian Medication Brand Translation Tool31 March 2022View
HPRA – Valproate (Epilim) Resources for Patients and Healthcare Professionals – Updated30 March 2022View
Pharmacists issue healthcare advice for new and expecting mums on Mother’s Day28 March 2022View
High Risk Medicines28 March 2022View
High-Tech Medicine Scheme25 March 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme24 March 2022View
IPU Workforce Survey23 March 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Information in Alternate Languages 21 March 2022View
Pharmacy Training Grant18 March 2022View
IPU Annual General Meeting 202216 March 2022View
Pharmacy Contingency Plan15 March 2022View
Managing Sleep Disturbance14 March 2022View
Financial planning for professionals – time to challenge our assumptions?11 March 2022View
Healthmail Terms & Conditions Update – Recognition of UK Prescriptions post-Brexit9 March 2022View
International Women’s Day8 March 2022View
FMD – End of ‘Use & Learn’ Period4 March 2022View
GM March 2022 E3 March 2022View
2021/22 ePortfolio Review Update3 March 2022View
National No Smoking Day2 March 2022View
March HSE PCRS Claim Submission Dates25 February 2022View
National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS) Phased Implementation24 February 2022View
IPU Executive Committee Meeting24 February 2022View
Mask Wearing23 February 2022View
IPU highlights important role of pharmacists in advising on medication for older people21 February 2022View
DPS Threshold Reduction17 February 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme16 February 2022View
Irish Pharmacy Union – Secretary General14 February 2022View
Ireland urgently requires new pharmacy school to stave off impending crisis  14 February 2022View
Economic and Financial Update for the Pharmacy Sector11 February 2022View
Make safe and effective decisions at the point of care10 February 2022View
Face Mask Respirators (FFP2 masks)9 February 2022View
New Veterinary Legislation (NVPS)8 February 2022View
High-Tech Medicines: Quofenix 450mg Tablets7 February 2022View
Help us #CloseTheCareGap this World Cancer Day4 February 2022View
Paxlovid – First oral antiviral authorised for the treatment of COVID-193 February 2022View
GM February 20222 February 2022View
GM February 2022 (E)2 February 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme2 February 2022View
IPU Committee Elections31 January 2022View
National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS)28 January 2022View
Community pharmacists have administered over 750,000 COVID-19 vaccinations27 January 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme26 January 2022View
Recognition due to the unique role of pharmacy staff during the pandemic19 January 2022View
COVID-19 Digital Vaccination Certificates14 January 2022View
Medicinal Products Legislation Amended14 January 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccine Orders14 January 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme14 January 2022View
Chapter 5a COVID-1914 January 2022View
Public requested to order medicines in advance where possible10 January 2022View
Pharmacy Training Grant6 January 2022View
IPU Academy Spring Webinar Programme 2022 launched online6 January 2022View
New Veterinary Regulation (Regulation 2019/6)6 January 2022View
HPRA Request Voluntary Temporary Suspension – Genrui SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test6 January 2022View
NIO COVID-19 Bulletin 416 January 2022View
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme – Boosters Update6 January 2022View
Pharmacy Contingency Plans6 January 2022View
Infection Prevention and Control Guidance6 January 2022View
Pharmacies significantly ramp up vaccination to help counteract Omicron threat20 December 2021View
HSE IT Update14 December 2021View
Growing shortage of community pharmacists must be addressed14 December 2021View
GM December 20212 December 2021View
GM December 2021 (E)2 December 2021View
Pharmacists Warn Public About the Risk of Antibiotic Misuse18 November 2021View
GM November 202118 November 2021View
GM November 2021 (E)18 November 2021View
HSE Update on the COVID-19 Booster Programme17 November 2021View
Booster Vaccination Campaign17 November 2021View
DPS Threshold Update10 November 2021View
GM October 20219 November 2021View
GM October 2021 (E)9 November 2021View
GM September 2021 (E)8 November 2021View
GM September 20218 November 2021View
Pharmacists Criticise Exclusion from COVID Booster Campaign29 October 2021View
Antigen Tests Key to the Next Phase of Reopening27 October 2021View
Parents Urged to Sign Children up for Flu Vaccine26 October 2021View
Failure to Utilise Pharmacies in COVID Booster Programme a Major Oversight20 October 2021View
Pharmacies Should Play Central Role in any Booster Campaign for COVID Vaccines19 October 2021View
JPA Brenson Lawlor Budget Guide Community Pharmacy 202213 October 2021View
Budget 2022: Irish Pharmacy Union Reaction12 October 2021View
Report on IPU AGM 20216 October 2021View
Any pandemic bonus must include community pharmacists1 October 2021View
IPU calls on Minister Donnelly to follow through with his commitment to Free Contraception Scheme24 September 2021View
Pharmacy Triage System Could Revolutionise Healthcare in the Community21 September 2021View
IPU Annual General Meeting – 202117 September 2021View
High-Tech Hub – Orders17 September 2021View
Contract: COVID-19 Vaccination Service17 September 2021View
COVID-19 Vaccination – NIO Update17 September 2021View
NCCS Flu Ordering System – Now Accepting Orders14 September 2021View
IPU Pre-Budget Submission 202214 September 2021View
Influenza aQIV&QIV Vaccination 2021-22 v1.1 Final9 September 2021View
Pharmacies reach 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine milestone2 September 2021View
Annual Review of the Sector31 August 2021View
Annual Review of Community Pharmacy in Ireland 2020 – KPMG report31 August 2021View
COVID-19 Vaccination Reimbursement – Delay in Payment25 August 2021View
Flu Vaccination Programme 2021/2225 August 2021View
COVID-19 Vaccination25 August 2021View
September HSE PCRS Claim Submission Dates25 August 2021View
Eligibility Checker25 August 2021View
Importance of Pharmacies has Increased throughout pandemic23 August 2021View
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