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Professional4th Year placement at the IPU4th Year placement at the IPUFebruary 20262026-02-04
CPDsUpdate on Management of Acute Pain in Community PharmacyUpdate on Management of Acute Pain in Community PharmacyFebruary 20262026-02-04
ProfessionalPaediatric Cancer Services: the role of the clinical pharmacist (Part 1)Paediatric Cancer Services: the role of the clinical pharmacist (Part 1)February 20262026-02-04
Medication Optimisation UpdateMedication Optimisation UpdateFebruary 20262026-02-04
ProfessionalSupporting community wellbeing through CommUnity Connect Louth and MeathSupporting community wellbeing through CommUnity Connect Louth and MeathFebruary 20262026-02-04
CPDsSupporting women with epilepsy on anti-seizure medications through conception and pregnancy: A practical CPD guide for community pharmacistsSupporting women with epilepsy on anti-seizure medications through conception and pregnancy: A practical CPD guide for community pharmacistsFebruary 20262026-02-04
OthereLearning: ‘Dealing with Challenging Behaviour in the Pharmacy’eLearning: ‘Dealing with Challenging Behaviour in the Pharmacy’February 20262026-02-04
OtherEconomic update for pharmacy sectorEconomic update for pharmacy sectorFebruary 20262026-02-04
ProfessionalNational Condom Distribution Service expands to community pharmacyNational Condom Distribution Service expands to community pharmacyFebruary 20262026-02-04
ProfessionalPlanetary health and environmentally sustainable healthcare: perceptions of primary care practitioners in IrelandPlanetary health and environmentally sustainable healthcare: perceptions of primary care practitioners in IrelandFebruary 20262026-02-04
ProfessionalThe Common Conditions Service — where we stand nowThe Common Conditions Service — where we stand nowFebruary 20262026-02-04
PoliticsPolitical report: Pharmacy Agreement still a hot topicPolitical report: Pharmacy Agreement still a hot topicDecember 20252025-12-10
PCRS Annual Report 2024PCRS Annual Report 2024December 20252025-12-10
ProfessionalIPU partners with Sport Ireland on Medcheck as WADA 2026 Prohibited List publishedIPU partners with Sport Ireland on Medcheck as WADA 2026 Prohibited List publishedDecember 20252025-12-10
OtherFrom surviving to thriving: A better way to navigate the festive seasonFrom surviving to thriving: A better way to navigate the festive seasonDecember 20252025-12-10
Pharmacy Excellence AwardsPharmacy Excellence AwardsDecember 20252025-12-10
ProfessionalThe effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of pharmacist prescribing: An evidence reviewThe effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of pharmacist prescribing: An evidence reviewDecember 20252025-12-10
OtherIPU Media Campaigns: Children’s Flu and Medicines ExpertsIPU Media Campaigns: Children’s Flu and Medicines ExpertsDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalEmpowering patients, sustaining care: Why self-care matters now more than everEmpowering patients, sustaining care: Why self-care matters now more than everDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalHIQA conference report: Our Healthcare System, Our VoicesHIQA conference report: Our Healthcare System, Our VoicesDecember 20252025-12-09
Ger Gahan retires from the IPU after 26 yearsGer Gahan retires from the IPU after 26 yearsDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalEmergency contraceptionEmergency contraceptionDecember 20252025-12-09
EditorialTrust and knowledge will always be at the heart of pharmacyTrust and knowledge will always be at the heart of pharmacyDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalImplementation of the Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025Implementation of the Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025December 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalFIP Engagement at COP11: Advancing the role of pharmacists in tobacco and nicotine controlFIP Engagement at COP11: Advancing the role of pharmacists in tobacco and nicotine controlDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalThe impact of arthritisThe impact of arthritisDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalAI in pharmacy: Building foundations for safe, effective and patient-centred innovationAI in pharmacy: Building foundations for safe, effective and patient-centred innovationDecember 20252025-12-09
ContractsThe Pharmacy Show 2025The Pharmacy Show 2025November 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalSafe Pharmacy: Supporting UN Campaign to End Digital ViolenceSafe Pharmacy: Supporting UN Campaign to End Digital ViolenceNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalAnnual Review of the Community Pharmacy SectorAnnual Review of the Community Pharmacy SectorNovember 20252025-11-04
ContractsRegistering as a pharmacist in Ireland: Journey to the PSI RegisterRegistering as a pharmacist in Ireland: Journey to the PSI RegisterNovember 20252025-11-04
PSI Council Meeting, 2 October 2025PSI Council Meeting, 2 October 2025November 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacists — ATU and UCCIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacists — ATU and UCCNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalSafe sale of paracetamol in pharmaciesSafe sale of paracetamol in pharmaciesNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalTime to act for women’s health: How the IPU and NWC can drive change togetherTime to act for women’s health: How the IPU and NWC can drive change togetherNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalUpdated National Competency Framework for Pharmacists Providing Cancer CareUpdated National Competency Framework for Pharmacists Providing Cancer CareNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalMedication Optimisation UpdateMedication Optimisation UpdateNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalHidradenitis SuppurativaHidradenitis SuppurativaNovember 20252025-11-04
EditorialWhat is AI bringing to community pharmacy?What is AI bringing to community pharmacy?November 20252025-11-03
OtherChildren First Act: Pharmacists’ responsibilitiesChildren First Act: Pharmacists’ responsibilitiesNovember 20252025-11-03
ProfessionalBarrett’s OesophagusBarrett’s OesophagusNovember 20252025-11-03
CPDsAsthma update: GINA 2025 GuidelinesAsthma update: GINA 2025 GuidelinesNovember 20252025-11-03
ContractsCommunity Pharmacy Agreement 2025 — ResourcesCommunity Pharmacy Agreement 2025 — ResourcesNovember 20252025-11-03
OtherMedicine, mindset and the power of expectationMedicine, mindset and the power of expectationOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacists — SETU and TCDIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacists — SETU and TCDOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalAutumn/Winter Vaccination Programme updateAutumn/Winter Vaccination Programme updateOctober 20252025-10-06
Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025: A Message from the PresidentCommunity Pharmacy Agreement 2025: A Message from the PresidentOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalMedication Optimisation UpdateMedication Optimisation UpdateOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalLithium Therapy: a national patient safety and quality improvement initiativeLithium Therapy: a national patient safety and quality improvement initiativeOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalHSE Integrated Care Conference 2025HSE Integrated Care Conference 2025October 20252025-10-06
OtherMessage from the Minister for Health Community pharmacies: Partners and powerhouses in healthcare reformMessage from the Minister for Health Community pharmacies: Partners and powerhouses in healthcare reformOctober 20252025-10-06
OtherCommunity Pharmacy Agreement 2025: Building a sustainable pharmacy model for the futureCommunity Pharmacy Agreement 2025: Building a sustainable pharmacy model for the futureOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalElection time for IPU CommitteesElection time for IPU CommitteesOctober 20252025-10-06
EditorialThe State needs a dependable primary health pharmacy serviceThe State needs a dependable primary health pharmacy serviceOctober 20252025-10-06
CPDsAsthma update: GINA 2025 GuidelinesAsthma update: GINA 2025 GuidelinesOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalSupporting self-care in cough, cold and fluSupporting self-care in cough, cold and fluOctober 20252025-10-06
Auto-enrolment: What IPU members need to knowAuto-enrolment: What IPU members need to knowOctober 20252025-10-06
CPDsSupporting asthma patients in community pharmacy: How the Asthma Society of Ireland can helpSupporting asthma patients in community pharmacy: How the Asthma Society of Ireland can helpOctober 20252025-10-06
Economic update for the pharmacy sector: Trump dominating the agendaEconomic update for the pharmacy sector: Trump dominating the agendaSeptember 20252025-09-03
IPU Pharmacy Crime Survey 2025IPU Pharmacy Crime Survey 2025September 20252025-09-03
ProfessionalIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacistsIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacistsSeptember 20252025-09-03
Building stronger pharmacy teams with ‘Lean Coffee and SAVE’Building stronger pharmacy teams with ‘Lean Coffee and SAVE’September 20252025-09-03
Insights from the IPU Medicines Counter Assistant courseInsights from the IPU Medicines Counter Assistant courseSeptember 20252025-09-03
New IPU Income Protection Scheme: Discount for IPU MembersNew IPU Income Protection Scheme: Discount for IPU MembersSeptember 20252025-09-03
CPDsHealth Technology Assessment (HTA): An overview of national HTA processes in IrelandHealth Technology Assessment (HTA): An overview of national HTA processes in IrelandSeptember 20252025-09-03
Balversa Film-coated TabletsBalversa Film-coated TabletsSeptember 20252025-09-03
ProfessionalThe climate crisis is a health crisis: An opportunity for pharmacists to leadThe climate crisis is a health crisis: An opportunity for pharmacists to leadSeptember 20252025-09-03
Update on safety concerns with GLP-1 and GIP agonistsUpdate on safety concerns with GLP-1 and GIP agonistsSeptember 20252025-09-03
EditorialFuture of pharmacy is busy — we need to make sure it is viableFuture of pharmacy is busy — we need to make sure it is viableSeptember 20252025-09-03
ProfessionalWindows 10 support ending: What you need to knowWindows 10 support ending: What you need to knowSeptember 20252025-09-03
CPDsContraception series: Part 2 — progestogen-only pillContraception series: Part 2 — progestogen-only pillSeptember 20252025-09-02
Cosmetic Regulations: Obligations on pharmacistsCosmetic Regulations: Obligations on pharmacistsSeptember 20252025-09-02
The climate crisis is a health crisis: An opportunity for pharmacists to leadThe climate crisis is a health crisis: An opportunity for pharmacists to leadSeptember 20252025-09-02
OtherPatients’ rights in cross-border healthcarePatients’ rights in cross-border healthcareJuly 20252025-07-21
ProfessionalThe impact of COVID on infants born during lockdownThe impact of COVID on infants born during lockdownJuly 20252025-07-04
ProfessionalSupporting people who use IPEDs: A practical guide for community pharmacistsSupporting people who use IPEDs: A practical guide for community pharmacistsJuly 20252025-07-04
Gender Pay Gap reporting 2025Gender Pay Gap reporting 2025July 20252025-07-03
Medication Optimisation UpdateMedication Optimisation UpdateJuly 20252025-07-03
ProfessionalMetformin for the prevention of antipsychotic-induced weight gainMetformin for the prevention of antipsychotic-induced weight gainJuly 20252025-07-03
International bodiesPGEU Annual Conference 2025: Building a Resilient Pharmacy Workforce for the FuturePGEU Annual Conference 2025: Building a Resilient Pharmacy Workforce for the FutureAugust 20252025-07-03
PoliticsExpanding scope of practice dominates pharmacy matters in DáilExpanding scope of practice dominates pharmacy matters in DáilJuly 20252025-07-03
PSI Council Meeting: 26 June 2025PSI Council Meeting: 26 June 2025July 20252025-07-03
ProfessionalObstructive sleep apnoea: How pharmacists can help?Obstructive sleep apnoea: How pharmacists can help?July 20252025-07-03
ProfessionalSunSmart for outdoor workersSunSmart for outdoor workersJuly 20252025-07-03
IPU Pharmacy Technician course — Students’ perspectiveIPU Pharmacy Technician course — Students’ perspectiveJuly 20252025-07-03
ProfessionalLAIV Schools Programme 2025/2026LAIV Schools Programme 2025/2026July 20252025-07-01
EditorialHealthcare system needs a thriving community pharmacy networkHealthcare system needs a thriving community pharmacy networkJuly 20252025-07-01
ContractsThe HRT ArrangementThe HRT ArrangementJuly 20252025-07-01
2025 IPU Pharmacy Index: What the public thinks about pharmacy2025 IPU Pharmacy Index: What the public thinks about pharmacyJuly 20252025-07-01
ProfessionalNorthern Ireland’s Pharmacy First Service — how it works in practiceNorthern Ireland’s Pharmacy First Service — how it works in practiceJuly 20252025-07-01
Building on momentum: One month into the Framework ProcessBuilding on momentum: One month into the Framework ProcessJune 20252025-06-30
HR | ProfessionalInside the Employee and Employer Pharmacist ForumInside the Employee and Employer Pharmacist ForumSeptember 20252025-06-04
Ireland stands shoulder-to-shoulder for Men’s Health Week 2025Ireland stands shoulder-to-shoulder for Men’s Health Week 2025June 20252025-06-04
EditorialWe are at an inflexion point of our professionWe are at an inflexion point of our professionJune 20252025-06-04
IPU National Pharmacy Conference 2025IPU National Pharmacy Conference 2025June 20252025-06-04
ProfessionalErectile dysfunction in community pharmacy: A gateway to enhancing men's healthErectile dysfunction in community pharmacy: A gateway to enhancing men's healthJune 20252025-06-04
How to keep your locum availability up to date on IPU JobsHow to keep your locum availability up to date on IPU JobsJune 20252025-06-04
IPU AGM 2025IPU AGM 2025June 20252025-06-04
CPDsUpdate on contraceptionUpdate on contraceptionJune 20252025-06-04
ProfessionalMedication Optimisation UpdateMedication Optimisation UpdateJune 20252025-06-04
ProfessionalManaging mild to moderate acute painManaging mild to moderate acute painJune 20252025-06-04
Undertakings in the PSI Fitness to Practise processUndertakings in the PSI Fitness to Practise processJune 20252025-06-04
Message from IPU President Tom Murray: A defining moment for community pharmacyMessage from IPU President Tom Murray: A defining moment for community pharmacyJune 20252025-06-04
ContractsUnpaid claims: Understanding claims rejectsUnpaid claims: Understanding claims rejectsJune 20252025-06-04
ProfessionalAutumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2024/25Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2024/25June 20252025-06-04
NewsMedicines for Ireland announces Donagh O’Leary as new Vice ChairpersonMedicines for Ireland announces Donagh O’Leary as new Vice ChairpersonMay 20252025-05-14
NewsMental Health Ireland invites you to ask Hello, How Are You?Mental Health Ireland invites you to ask Hello, How Are You?May 20252025-05-14
NewsSurvey on rapid Health Technology AssessmentsSurvey on rapid Health Technology AssessmentsMay 20252025-05-14
NewsNew draft WHO agreement on tackling future pandemicsNew draft WHO agreement on tackling future pandemicsMay 20252025-05-14
NewsNational Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) relocates to HIQANational Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) relocates to HIQAMay 20252025-05-14
FIP launch Artificial Intelligence Toolkit for PharmacyFIP launch Artificial Intelligence Toolkit for PharmacyMay 20252025-05-14
Alzheimer Society welcomes European Commission’s Leqembi decisionAlzheimer Society welcomes European Commission’s Leqembi decisionMay 20252025-05-14
The transition to digital-first communicationsThe transition to digital-first communicationsMay 20252025-05-14
OtherEconomic update for pharmacy sector: Global turmoilEconomic update for pharmacy sector: Global turmoilMay 20252025-05-14
PSI Council Meeting: 24 April 2025PSI Council Meeting: 24 April 2025May 20252025-05-14
A prescription for pharmacist wellbeingA prescription for pharmacist wellbeingMay 20252025-05-09
ContractsA sustainable shift —paper reduction journeyA sustainable shift —paper reduction journeyMay 20252025-05-08
Update on the Pharmacy Workforce Working GroupUpdate on the Pharmacy Workforce Working GroupMay 20252025-05-08
Pharmaceutical calculationsPharmaceutical calculationsMay 20252025-05-08
ProfessionalIPU Medicine Shortages Survey 2025IPU Medicine Shortages Survey 2025May 20252025-05-07
Economics: Community pharmacy is a key element of primary healthcareEconomics: Community pharmacy is a key element of primary healthcareMay 20252025-05-07
ProfessionalHypertension, the Silent KillerHypertension, the Silent KillerMay 20252025-05-07
Why has the IPU not endorsed the new HRT Arrangement?Why has the IPU not endorsed the new HRT Arrangement?May 20252025-05-07
ProfessionalGDPR – Time to Review, Refresh and ReassureGDPR – Time to Review, Refresh and ReassureMay 20252025-05-07
The environmental impact of antibioticsThe environmental impact of antibioticsMay 20252025-05-07
EditorialIt is not unreasonable to ask that we have a sustainable financial modelIt is not unreasonable to ask that we have a sustainable financial modelMay 20252025-05-06
2025 IPU National Pharmacy Conference: Navigating the Evolving Role of Community Pharmacy — Getting the Balance Right2025 IPU National Pharmacy Conference: Navigating the Evolving Role of Community Pharmacy — Getting the Balance RightMay 20252025-05-06
ProfessionalBreastfeeding and lactation survey for community pharmacistsBreastfeeding and lactation survey for community pharmacistsMay 20252025-05-06
Opinion: The Critical Medicines Act – What does it mean for Irish community pharmacists?Opinion: The Critical Medicines Act – What does it mean for Irish community pharmacists?April 20252025-04-04
PSI Council Meeting report: 6 March 2025PSI Council Meeting report: 6 March 2025April 20252025-04-02
ProfessionalIPHA launch Faster and Fairer Access to MedicinesIPHA launch Faster and Fairer Access to MedicinesApril 20252025-04-02
ProfessionalUnlocking the potential of dataUnlocking the potential of dataApril 20252025-04-02
Prescription filing and collection systemPrescription filing and collection systemApril 20252025-04-02
2025 IPU National Pharmacy Conference: Focus on speakers2025 IPU National Pharmacy Conference: Focus on speakersApril 20252025-04-02
2025 IPU National Pharmacy Conference: Navigating the Evolving Role of Community Pharmacy — Getting the Balance Right2025 IPU National Pharmacy Conference: Navigating the Evolving Role of Community Pharmacy — Getting the Balance RightMay 20252025-04-02
CPDsLong COVID: An overview of the condition and current recommendations on its managementLong COVID: An overview of the condition and current recommendations on its managementApril 20252025-04-02
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Professional4th Year placement at the IPU4th Year placement at the IPUFebruary 20262026-02-04
CPDsUpdate on Management of Acute Pain in Community PharmacyUpdate on Management of Acute Pain in Community PharmacyFebruary 20262026-02-04
ProfessionalPaediatric Cancer Services: the role of the clinical pharmacist (Part 1)Paediatric Cancer Services: the role of the clinical pharmacist (Part 1)February 20262026-02-04
Medication Optimisation UpdateMedication Optimisation UpdateFebruary 20262026-02-04
ProfessionalSupporting community wellbeing through CommUnity Connect Louth and MeathSupporting community wellbeing through CommUnity Connect Louth and MeathFebruary 20262026-02-04
CPDsSupporting women with epilepsy on anti-seizure medications through conception and pregnancy: A practical CPD guide for community pharmacistsSupporting women with epilepsy on anti-seizure medications through conception and pregnancy: A practical CPD guide for community pharmacistsFebruary 20262026-02-04
OthereLearning: ‘Dealing with Challenging Behaviour in the Pharmacy’eLearning: ‘Dealing with Challenging Behaviour in the Pharmacy’February 20262026-02-04
OtherEconomic update for pharmacy sectorEconomic update for pharmacy sectorFebruary 20262026-02-04
ProfessionalNational Condom Distribution Service expands to community pharmacyNational Condom Distribution Service expands to community pharmacyFebruary 20262026-02-04
ProfessionalPlanetary health and environmentally sustainable healthcare: perceptions of primary care practitioners in IrelandPlanetary health and environmentally sustainable healthcare: perceptions of primary care practitioners in IrelandFebruary 20262026-02-04
ProfessionalThe Common Conditions Service — where we stand nowThe Common Conditions Service — where we stand nowFebruary 20262026-02-04
PoliticsPolitical report: Pharmacy Agreement still a hot topicPolitical report: Pharmacy Agreement still a hot topicDecember 20252025-12-10
PCRS Annual Report 2024PCRS Annual Report 2024December 20252025-12-10
ProfessionalIPU partners with Sport Ireland on Medcheck as WADA 2026 Prohibited List publishedIPU partners with Sport Ireland on Medcheck as WADA 2026 Prohibited List publishedDecember 20252025-12-10
OtherFrom surviving to thriving: A better way to navigate the festive seasonFrom surviving to thriving: A better way to navigate the festive seasonDecember 20252025-12-10
Pharmacy Excellence AwardsPharmacy Excellence AwardsDecember 20252025-12-10
ProfessionalThe effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of pharmacist prescribing: An evidence reviewThe effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of pharmacist prescribing: An evidence reviewDecember 20252025-12-10
OtherIPU Media Campaigns: Children’s Flu and Medicines ExpertsIPU Media Campaigns: Children’s Flu and Medicines ExpertsDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalEmpowering patients, sustaining care: Why self-care matters now more than everEmpowering patients, sustaining care: Why self-care matters now more than everDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalHIQA conference report: Our Healthcare System, Our VoicesHIQA conference report: Our Healthcare System, Our VoicesDecember 20252025-12-09
Ger Gahan retires from the IPU after 26 yearsGer Gahan retires from the IPU after 26 yearsDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalEmergency contraceptionEmergency contraceptionDecember 20252025-12-09
EditorialTrust and knowledge will always be at the heart of pharmacyTrust and knowledge will always be at the heart of pharmacyDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalImplementation of the Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025Implementation of the Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025December 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalFIP Engagement at COP11: Advancing the role of pharmacists in tobacco and nicotine controlFIP Engagement at COP11: Advancing the role of pharmacists in tobacco and nicotine controlDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalThe impact of arthritisThe impact of arthritisDecember 20252025-12-09
ProfessionalAI in pharmacy: Building foundations for safe, effective and patient-centred innovationAI in pharmacy: Building foundations for safe, effective and patient-centred innovationDecember 20252025-12-09
ContractsThe Pharmacy Show 2025The Pharmacy Show 2025November 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalSafe Pharmacy: Supporting UN Campaign to End Digital ViolenceSafe Pharmacy: Supporting UN Campaign to End Digital ViolenceNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalAnnual Review of the Community Pharmacy SectorAnnual Review of the Community Pharmacy SectorNovember 20252025-11-04
ContractsRegistering as a pharmacist in Ireland: Journey to the PSI RegisterRegistering as a pharmacist in Ireland: Journey to the PSI RegisterNovember 20252025-11-04
PSI Council Meeting, 2 October 2025PSI Council Meeting, 2 October 2025November 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacists — ATU and UCCIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacists — ATU and UCCNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalSafe sale of paracetamol in pharmaciesSafe sale of paracetamol in pharmaciesNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalTime to act for women’s health: How the IPU and NWC can drive change togetherTime to act for women’s health: How the IPU and NWC can drive change togetherNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalUpdated National Competency Framework for Pharmacists Providing Cancer CareUpdated National Competency Framework for Pharmacists Providing Cancer CareNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalMedication Optimisation UpdateMedication Optimisation UpdateNovember 20252025-11-04
ProfessionalHidradenitis SuppurativaHidradenitis SuppurativaNovember 20252025-11-04
EditorialWhat is AI bringing to community pharmacy?What is AI bringing to community pharmacy?November 20252025-11-03
OtherChildren First Act: Pharmacists’ responsibilitiesChildren First Act: Pharmacists’ responsibilitiesNovember 20252025-11-03
ProfessionalBarrett’s OesophagusBarrett’s OesophagusNovember 20252025-11-03
CPDsAsthma update: GINA 2025 GuidelinesAsthma update: GINA 2025 GuidelinesNovember 20252025-11-03
ContractsCommunity Pharmacy Agreement 2025 — ResourcesCommunity Pharmacy Agreement 2025 — ResourcesNovember 20252025-11-03
OtherMedicine, mindset and the power of expectationMedicine, mindset and the power of expectationOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacists — SETU and TCDIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacists — SETU and TCDOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalAutumn/Winter Vaccination Programme updateAutumn/Winter Vaccination Programme updateOctober 20252025-10-06
Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025: A Message from the PresidentCommunity Pharmacy Agreement 2025: A Message from the PresidentOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalMedication Optimisation UpdateMedication Optimisation UpdateOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalLithium Therapy: a national patient safety and quality improvement initiativeLithium Therapy: a national patient safety and quality improvement initiativeOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalHSE Integrated Care Conference 2025HSE Integrated Care Conference 2025October 20252025-10-06
OtherMessage from the Minister for Health Community pharmacies: Partners and powerhouses in healthcare reformMessage from the Minister for Health Community pharmacies: Partners and powerhouses in healthcare reformOctober 20252025-10-06
OtherCommunity Pharmacy Agreement 2025: Building a sustainable pharmacy model for the futureCommunity Pharmacy Agreement 2025: Building a sustainable pharmacy model for the futureOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalElection time for IPU CommitteesElection time for IPU CommitteesOctober 20252025-10-06
EditorialThe State needs a dependable primary health pharmacy serviceThe State needs a dependable primary health pharmacy serviceOctober 20252025-10-06
CPDsAsthma update: GINA 2025 GuidelinesAsthma update: GINA 2025 GuidelinesOctober 20252025-10-06
ProfessionalSupporting self-care in cough, cold and fluSupporting self-care in cough, cold and fluOctober 20252025-10-06
Auto-enrolment: What IPU members need to knowAuto-enrolment: What IPU members need to knowOctober 20252025-10-06
CPDsSupporting asthma patients in community pharmacy: How the Asthma Society of Ireland can helpSupporting asthma patients in community pharmacy: How the Asthma Society of Ireland can helpOctober 20252025-10-06
Economic update for the pharmacy sector: Trump dominating the agendaEconomic update for the pharmacy sector: Trump dominating the agendaSeptember 20252025-09-03
IPU Pharmacy Crime Survey 2025IPU Pharmacy Crime Survey 2025September 20252025-09-03
ProfessionalIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacistsIrish Schools of Pharmacy: Educating the next generation of pharmacistsSeptember 20252025-09-03
Building stronger pharmacy teams with ‘Lean Coffee and SAVE’Building stronger pharmacy teams with ‘Lean Coffee and SAVE’September 20252025-09-03
Insights from the IPU Medicines Counter Assistant courseInsights from the IPU Medicines Counter Assistant courseSeptember 20252025-09-03
New IPU Income Protection Scheme: Discount for IPU MembersNew IPU Income Protection Scheme: Discount for IPU MembersSeptember 20252025-09-03
CPDsHealth Technology Assessment (HTA): An overview of national HTA processes in IrelandHealth Technology Assessment (HTA): An overview of national HTA processes in IrelandSeptember 20252025-09-03
Balversa Film-coated TabletsBalversa Film-coated TabletsSeptember 20252025-09-03
ProfessionalThe climate crisis is a health crisis: An opportunity for pharmacists to leadThe climate crisis is a health crisis: An opportunity for pharmacists to leadSeptember 20252025-09-03
Update on safety concerns with GLP-1 and GIP agonistsUpdate on safety concerns with GLP-1 and GIP agonistsSeptember 20252025-09-03
EditorialFuture of pharmacy is busy — we need to make sure it is viableFuture of pharmacy is busy — we need to make sure it is viableSeptember 20252025-09-03
ProfessionalWindows 10 support ending: What you need to knowWindows 10 support ending: What you need to knowSeptember 20252025-09-03
CPDsContraception series: Part 2 — progestogen-only pillContraception series: Part 2 — progestogen-only pillSeptember 20252025-09-02
Cosmetic Regulations: Obligations on pharmacistsCosmetic Regulations: Obligations on pharmacistsSeptember 20252025-09-02
The climate crisis is a health crisis: An opportunity for pharmacists to leadThe climate crisis is a health crisis: An opportunity for pharmacists to leadSeptember 20252025-09-02
OtherPatients’ rights in cross-border healthcarePatients’ rights in cross-border healthcareJuly 20252025-07-21
ProfessionalThe impact of COVID on infants born during lockdownThe impact of COVID on infants born during lockdownJuly 20252025-07-04
ProfessionalSupporting people who use IPEDs: A practical guide for community pharmacistsSupporting people who use IPEDs: A practical guide for community pharmacistsJuly 20252025-07-04
Gender Pay Gap reporting 2025Gender Pay Gap reporting 2025July 20252025-07-03
Medication Optimisation UpdateMedication Optimisation UpdateJuly 20252025-07-03
ProfessionalMetformin for the prevention of antipsychotic-induced weight gainMetformin for the prevention of antipsychotic-induced weight gainJuly 20252025-07-03
International bodiesPGEU Annual Conference 2025: Building a Resilient Pharmacy Workforce for the FuturePGEU Annual Conference 2025: Building a Resilient Pharmacy Workforce for the FutureAugust 20252025-07-03
PoliticsExpanding scope of practice dominates pharmacy matters in DáilExpanding scope of practice dominates pharmacy matters in DáilJuly 20252025-07-03
PSI Council Meeting: 26 June 2025PSI Council Meeting: 26 June 2025July 20252025-07-03
ProfessionalObstructive sleep apnoea: How pharmacists can help?Obstructive sleep apnoea: How pharmacists can help?July 20252025-07-03
ProfessionalSunSmart for outdoor workersSunSmart for outdoor workersJuly 20252025-07-03
IPU Pharmacy Technician course — Students’ perspectiveIPU Pharmacy Technician course — Students’ perspectiveJuly 20252025-07-03
ProfessionalLAIV Schools Programme 2025/2026LAIV Schools Programme 2025/2026July 20252025-07-01
EditorialHealthcare system needs a thriving community pharmacy networkHealthcare system needs a thriving community pharmacy networkJuly 20252025-07-01
ContractsThe HRT ArrangementThe HRT ArrangementJuly 20252025-07-01
2025 IPU Pharmacy Index: What the public thinks about pharmacy2025 IPU Pharmacy Index: What the public thinks about pharmacyJuly 20252025-07-01
ProfessionalNorthern Ireland’s Pharmacy First Service — how it works in practiceNorthern Ireland’s Pharmacy First Service — how it works in practiceJuly 20252025-07-01
Building on momentum: One month into the Framework ProcessBuilding on momentum: One month into the Framework ProcessJune 20252025-06-30
HR | ProfessionalInside the Employee and Employer Pharmacist ForumInside the Employee and Employer Pharmacist ForumSeptember 20252025-06-04
Ireland stands shoulder-to-shoulder for Men’s Health Week 2025Ireland stands shoulder-to-shoulder for Men’s Health Week 2025June 20252025-06-04
EditorialWe are at an inflexion point of our professionWe are at an inflexion point of our professionJune 20252025-06-04
IPU National Pharmacy Conference 2025IPU National Pharmacy Conference 2025June 20252025-06-04
ProfessionalErectile dysfunction in community pharmacy: A gateway to enhancing men's healthErectile dysfunction in community pharmacy: A gateway to enhancing men's healthJune 20252025-06-04
How to keep your locum availability up to date on IPU JobsHow to keep your locum availability up to date on IPU JobsJune 20252025-06-04
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