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Become an IPU Member: Get Expert Advice and Support to Deliver Essential Healthcare Services
The IPU provides expert professional advice and support to members to assist you in delivering a vital healthcare service to your patients.
A Voice to Influence National Policies
- Have a say in shaping the future of pharmacy practice by participating in national policy discussions.
IPU Professional Academy
- Free online access to IPU Professional Academy webinars and you can keep your skills and education up-to-date. Receive discount rates on IPU Professional Academy courses (including the Diploma in Leadership and Management).
Professional Support
- Expert guidance and support on ethical decisions and the interpretation of medicines and pharmacy regulations; and
- Access to SOPs, Guidelines and Protocols.
Contract Support
- Advice on the pharmacy contract, claims processing, HSE PCRS correspondence, meetings, inspections, and investigations.
HR Advice
- HR support, including mediation and dispute resolution services.
Access to the IPU Product File
The IPU Product File is the indispensable resource to run your pharmacy efficiently and is certified for ISO 9001 (Quality) and 27001 (Information Security).
Career Opportunities
- Access pharmacy job opportunities and locum shifts via the IPU Jobs Portal.
Networking Opportunities
- Receive reduced rates for IPU event attendance including the annual IPU National Pharmacy Conference.
Communications Updates
- Internal communication channels include the IPU Newsletter, monthly GM mailing, IPU Review, SMS updates, the IPU website, Yearbook & Diary, and social media updates.
Business Support
- Information and support on business issues.
Confidential Counselling
- Confidential counselling, provided by Vhi Corporate Solutions.
Savings on a Range of Services
- Real savings on a range of services, e.g. energy bills, insurance etc.
Membership runs from 1 Jan -31 December.
Associate Membership is a category of membership opened to retired members only. Newly qualified pharmacists, who are graduates of EU countries, can receive IPU membership free of charge for the first year after qualification.
Membership |
Subscription |
Vat |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Community Proprietor
|
370 |
85.10 |
455.10 |
|
Additional Pharmacy
|
200 |
46
|
246
|
|
Community Employee
|
260 |
59.8 |
319.80 |
|
Associate
|
91.25 |
20.99 |
112.24 |
