Media Releases

News & Publications
The IPU actively demonstrates the valuable contribution that community pharmacists make within the Irish healthcare system. Raising the profile of the profession, we engage in public relations to promote the interest of members. Please see below our recent press releases.

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IPU Medicines Shortage SurveyIPU Medicines Shortage SurveyApr 27, 2024featured, public
IPU Welcomes Government Approval to Further Expand the Role of Pharmacists and Introduce Pharmacist PrescribingIPU Welcomes Government Approval to Further Expand the Role of Pharmacists and Introduce Pharmacist PrescribingApr 17, 2024
Properly Funded Pharmacy Prescribing an Essential Next StepProperly Funded Pharmacy Prescribing an Essential Next StepMar 1, 2024featured, public
MMR Catchup Vaccines Should be available in PharmaciesMMR Catchup Vaccines Should be available in PharmaciesMar 5, 2024featured, public
National No Smoking DayNational No Smoking DayFeb 13, 2024featured, public
Regular blood pressure checks essential urge pharmacistsRegular blood pressure checks essential urge pharmacistsFeb 8, 2024featured, public
IPU Welcomes Expansion of Pharmacy ServicesIPU Welcomes Expansion of Pharmacy ServicesJan 25, 2024featured, recent
National Blood Pressure Day 2024National Blood Pressure Day 2024Feb 1, 2024featured
Pharmacists Issue Advice Amidst Surge in RSV CasesPharmacists Issue Advice Amidst Surge in RSV CasesJan 17, 2024featured, public
Healthy Meath - Chronic Disease Risk Management Programme Launching in County MeathHealthy Meath – Chronic Disease Risk Management Programme Launching in County MeathDec 7, 2023featured
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenNov 24, 2023featured, public
Pharmacists Warn Antimicrobial Resistance a Growing Concern to Public HealthPharmacists Warn Antimicrobial Resistance a Growing Concern to Public HealthNov 17, 2023featured, public
IPU Welcomes Expert Taskforce Recommendation to Extend Duration of PrescriptionsIPU Welcomes Expert Taskforce Recommendation to Extend Duration of PrescriptionsNov 6, 2023featured, public
List of GPs and Dentists with GMS ContractsList of GPs and Dentists with GMS ContractsApr 4, 2024featured, recent
IPU Welcomes Move to allow Pharmacists Supply Contraception without a PrescriptionIPU Welcomes Move to allow Pharmacists Supply Contraception without a PrescriptionOct 3, 2023featured, public
Winter Vaccines Available in Pharmacies from This WeekWinter Vaccines Available in Pharmacies from This WeekOct 3, 2023featured, public
IPU Academy Autumn Webinar ProgrammeIPU Academy Autumn Webinar ProgrammeSep 27, 2023featured, recent
World Pharmacy Day 25 September - Strong Support for Expanding the Role of PharmacistsWorld Pharmacy Day 25 September – Strong Support for Expanding the Role of PharmacistsSep 25, 2023featured, public
Irish Domestic Abuse Service Wins International AwardIrish Domestic Abuse Service Wins International AwardDec 15, 2023featured, public
Pharmacists Calls for Easier Access to Expanded Free Contraception SchemePharmacists Calls for Easier Access to Expanded Free Contraception SchemeSep 1, 2023featured, public
Back to School Wellness Tips from PharmacistsBack to School Wellness Tips from PharmacistsAug 30, 2023featured, public
Overwhelming Public Support for Expanding the Role of PharmaciesOverwhelming Public Support for Expanding the Role of PharmaciesAug 11, 2023featured, public
Budget 2024: Investing in Community Pharmacies Must be a PriorityBudget 2024: Investing in Community Pharmacies Must be a PriorityAug 3, 2023featured, public
IPU Welcome Establishment of Pharmacy TaskforceIPU Welcome Establishment of Pharmacy TaskforceJul 24, 2023featured, public
IPU Welcomes Findings to Increase Pharmacists Undergraduate PlacesIPU Welcomes Findings to Increase Pharmacists Undergraduate PlacesJun 21, 2023featured, public
Large number of pharmacies will close without significant reformLarge number of pharmacies will close without significant reformJun 13, 2023featured, public
Minister Donnelly Leaving Pharmacies in the DarkMinister Donnelly Leaving Pharmacies in the DarkJun 7, 2023featured, public
Increase of Third Level Places for Pharmacy a Welcome First StepIncrease of Third Level Places for Pharmacy a Welcome First StepMay 24, 2023featured, recent
Pharmacy AGM To Hear Government Inaction ‘Stifling’ Community PharmacyPharmacy AGM To Hear Government Inaction ‘Stifling’ Community PharmacyMay 15, 2023featured, public
Minister Warned that Pharmacies at ‘Tipping Point’ Due to Significant Underinvestment, with no Fee Increases in 15 YearsMinister Warned that Pharmacies at ‘Tipping Point’ Due to Significant Underinvestment, with no Fee Increases in 15 YearsMay 11, 2023featured, public, recent
Hay Fever Season Arrives: Pharmacists issue warning about Hay FeverHay Fever Season Arrives: Pharmacists issue warning about Hay FeverMay 11, 2023featured, public, recent
IPU Welcomes the European Commission’s Proposal to Reform Pharmaceutical Legislation including Addressing Medicine ShortagesIPU Welcomes the European Commission’s Proposal to Reform Pharmaceutical Legislation including Addressing Medicine ShortagesApr 27, 2023featured, recent
Pharmacies being strangled by ‘red tape’Pharmacies being strangled by ‘red tape’Apr 21, 2023featured, public, recent
International Women's DayInternational Women’s DayMar 8, 2023featured, public, recent
Pharmacists encourage smokers to quit this Ash WednesdayPharmacists encourage smokers to quit this Ash WednesdayFeb 21, 2023featured, public
Plans to increase pharmacy education places welcomedPlans to increase pharmacy education places welcomedFeb 10, 2023featured, public, recent
Pharmacies could provide solutions to current healthcare crisisPharmacies could provide solutions to current healthcare crisisJan 10, 2023featured, public
Mixing Medicines and Alcohol can be Highly Dangerous, Warn PharmacistsMixing Medicines and Alcohol can be Highly Dangerous, Warn PharmacistsDec 15, 2022featured, public, recent
Parents encouraged to Book Free Childrens' Flu Vaccines this WinterParents encouraged to Book Free Childrens’ Flu Vaccines this WinterDec 1, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacists Support International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenPharmacists Support International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenNov 25, 2022featured, public, recent
IPU Pharmacy Technician Course Year 2 2023 (BETEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians) – ReminderIPU Pharmacy Technician Course Year 2 2023 (BETEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians) – ReminderNov 24, 2022featured, recent
Spikevax – HPRA Safety InformationSpikevax – HPRA Safety InformationNov 24, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacy in the MediaPharmacy in the MediaNov 24, 2022featured, recent
eNewsletter Format - Important UpdateeNewsletter Format – Important UpdateNov 24, 2022featured, recent
Advertising Campaign-Childrens’ Flu VaccineAdvertising Campaign-Childrens’ Flu VaccineNov 24, 2022featured, public, recent
Electronic submission of EU and Dental Treatment Services Scheme ClaimsElectronic submission of EU and Dental Treatment Services Scheme ClaimsNov 24, 2022featured, recent
Phased DispensingPhased DispensingNov 24, 2022featured, recent
NIO Webinar Lunch ‘n’ Learn Childrens Nasal Flu VaccineNIO Webinar Lunch ‘n’ Learn Childrens Nasal Flu VaccineNov 24, 2022featured, recent
National Cancer Control ProgrammeNational Cancer Control ProgrammeNov 24, 2022featured, recent
Updated COVID-19 Consent and Medical Eligibility FormUpdated COVID-19 Consent and Medical Eligibility FormNov 24, 2022featured, recent
Discount for MembersDiscount for MembersNov 24, 2022featured, recent
Membership for newly qualified pharmacists and pharmacy studentsMembership for newly qualified pharmacists and pharmacy studentsNov 24, 2022featured, recent
IPU Regional Meetings 2022 – Online MeetingIPU Regional Meetings 2022 – Online MeetingNov 24, 2022featured, recent
International Men’s Day 19 November 2022International Men’s Day 19 November 2022Nov 18, 2022featured, public, recent
Pharmacists: Antibiotic Overuse is a Growing Threat to Global HealthPharmacists: Antibiotic Overuse is a Growing Threat to Global HealthNov 18, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacists: Antibiotic Overuse is a Growing Threat to Global HealthPharmacists: Antibiotic Overuse is a Growing Threat to Global HealthNov 17, 2022featured, public, recent
IPU Training Unit - CPD eLearning Training Courses – Two New Topics AddedIPU Training Unit – CPD eLearning Training Courses – Two New Topics AddedNov 17, 2022featured, recent
IPU Pharmacy Technician Course Year 2 2023 (BETEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians) – ReminderIPU Pharmacy Technician Course Year 2 2023 (BETEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians) – ReminderNov 17, 2022featured, recent
Oestrogel Pump Pack 750 mcg/actuation GelOestrogel Pump Pack 750 mcg/actuation GelNov 17, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacy in the MediaPharmacy in the MediaNov 17, 2022featured, recent
Management of OwingsManagement of OwingsNov 17, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) NetworkPharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) NetworkNov 17, 2022featured, recent
Shingles Vaccination ProgrammeShingles Vaccination ProgrammeNov 17, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacy in the MediaPharmacy in the MediaNov 10, 2022featured, recent
Safe Pharmacy - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Safe Pharmacy – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Nov 10, 2022featured, public, recent
Generic SubstitutionGeneric SubstitutionNov 14, 2022featured, recent
‘Yellow bag’ Sample Returns of Supporting Documentation request‘Yellow bag’ Sample Returns of Supporting Documentation requestNov 10, 2022featured, recent
Third Country Qualification Route (TCQR)Third Country Qualification Route (TCQR)Nov 9, 2022
Opioid Substitution TreatmentOpioid Substitution TreatmentNov 9, 2022
Shingles Vaccination ProgrammeShingles Vaccination ProgrammeNov 10, 2022featured, recent
Final IPU Regional MeetingFinal IPU Regional MeetingNov 10, 2022featured, recent
IPU Training Unit - CPD eLearning Training CoursesIPU Training Unit – CPD eLearning Training CoursesNov 10, 2022featured, public, recent
Safe Pharmacy - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women  Safe Pharmacy – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women  Nov 2, 2022featured, public, recent
Pharmacy in the MediaPharmacy in the MediaNov 2, 2022featured, recent
Political Advocacy  Political Advocacy  Nov 2, 2022featured, recent
IPUmail AccessIPUmail AccessNov 2, 2022featured, recent
Upcoming IPU Regional MeetingsUpcoming IPU Regional MeetingsNov 2, 2022featured, recent
UnipharUnipharNov 2, 2022featured, recent
Dental Treatment Service Scheme (DTSS)Dental Treatment Service Scheme (DTSS)Nov 2, 2022featured, recent
Paxlovid® claims and returnsPaxlovid® claims and returnsNov 2, 2022featured, recent
Ukrainian CitizensUkrainian CitizensNov 2, 2022featured, recent
Generic GMS Card – No approvals for phased dispensingGeneric GMS Card – No approvals for phased dispensingNov 2, 2022featured, recent
Fitness to Practise (FTP)Fitness to Practise (FTP)Nov 2, 2022featured, recent
PAMT Additional Training DatesPAMT Additional Training DatesNov 2, 2022featured, recent
FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation)FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation)Nov 2, 2022featured, recent
TCQR (Third Country Qualification Route)TCQR (Third Country Qualification Route)Nov 2, 2022featured, recent
Parents encouraged to book free children’s flu vaccines this midtermParents encouraged to book free children’s flu vaccines this midtermNov 1, 2022featured, public, recent
Pharmacists welcome National Women’s Council of Ireland call for greater choice in contraceptive carePharmacists welcome National Women’s Council of Ireland call for greater choice in contraceptive careOct 27, 2022featured, recent
IPU Training Unit - eLearning Training CoursesIPU Training Unit – eLearning Training CoursesOct 27, 2022featured, recent
Nurofen Plus (codeine/ibuprofen)Nurofen Plus (codeine/ibuprofen)Oct 27, 2022featured, recent
Provigil 200mg tablets - Batch number M5047BProvigil 200mg tablets – Batch number M5047BOct 27, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacy in the MediaPharmacy in the MediaOct 27, 2022featured, recent
Online Retail Scheme - Final Claim DateOnline Retail Scheme – Final Claim DateOct 27, 2022featured, recent
Minister for Health, CMO and CDO Promoting Flu Vaccination in PharmacyMinister for Health, CMO and CDO Promoting Flu Vaccination in PharmacyOct 27, 2022featured, recent
October HSE PCRS Claim Submission DatesOctober HSE PCRS Claim Submission DatesOct 27, 2022featured, recent
Medicinal Cannabis Access Program - ordering arrangementsMedicinal Cannabis Access Program – ordering arrangementsOct 27, 2022featured, recent
Replacements of the clinical waste bins after COVID-19 vaccine orderReplacements of the clinical waste bins after COVID-19 vaccine orderOct 27, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) NetworkPharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) NetworkOct 27, 2022featured, recent
Medication Sick Day LeafletMedication Sick Day LeafletOct 27, 2022featured, recent
Health Protection Surveillance CentreHealth Protection Surveillance CentreOct 27, 2022featured, recent
Public Urged to Avail of Flu Vaccine in Pharmacies NationwidePublic Urged to Avail of Flu Vaccine in Pharmacies NationwideOct 26, 2022featured, public, recent
World Menopause Day - 18 October 2022World Menopause Day – 18 October 2022Oct 26, 2022featured, public, recent
IPU Training Unit - Training Courses Autumn 2022IPU Training Unit – Training Courses Autumn 2022Oct 13, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacy in the MediaPharmacy in the MediaOct 13, 2022featured, recent
Diclofenac Sodium Teva Name Change – MotusolDiclofenac Sodium Teva Name Change – MotusolOct 13, 2022featured, recent
COVID 19 Vaccine - FeesCOVID 19 Vaccine – FeesOct 13, 2022featured, recent
CARIBAN® (doxylamine / pyridoxine) – BUDGET 2023 UpdateCARIBAN® (doxylamine / pyridoxine) – BUDGET 2023 UpdateOct 13, 2022featured, recent
HSE Clinical Waste RemovalHSE Clinical Waste RemovalOct 13, 2022featured, recent
IPU Academy Autumn Webinar ProgrammeIPU Academy Autumn Webinar ProgrammeOct 13, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) NetworkPharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship (PAMS) NetworkOct 13, 2022featured, recent
HSE – Sexual Health (SH) 24 Hours a DayHSE – Sexual Health (SH) 24 Hours a DayOct 13, 2022featured, recent
Pneumococcal Vaccination ServicePneumococcal Vaccination ServiceOct 13, 2022featured, recent
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination ProgrammeSeasonal Influenza Vaccination ProgrammeOct 13, 2022featured, recent
COVID-19 Vaccination ProgrammeCOVID-19 Vaccination ProgrammeOct 13, 2022featured, recent
IPU Regional Meetings next week in Navan and LimerickIPU Regional Meetings next week in Navan and LimerickOct 13, 2022featured, recent
RTE Primetime Programme on Codeine AddictionRTE Primetime Programme on Codeine AddictionOct 5, 2022featured, recent
Budget 2023: Irish Pharmacy Union ResponseBudget 2023: Irish Pharmacy Union ResponseSep 27, 2022featured, recent
World Pharmacist DayWorld Pharmacist DayOct 26, 2022featured, public, recent
Free Contraception Service Welcomed but Should be Easier to AccessFree Contraception Service Welcomed but Should be Easier to AccessOct 26, 2022featured, public, recent
Back to School Wellness Tips from PharmacistsBack to School Wellness Tips from PharmacistsAug 26, 2022featured, recent
Budget 2023 Must Address Underfunding of Pharmacy SectorBudget 2023 Must Address Underfunding of Pharmacy SectorAug 18, 2022featured, recent
Public urged to protect their skin during warm weatherPublic urged to protect their skin during warm weatherAug 10, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacies reach one million COVID-19 vaccine milestonePharmacies reach one million COVID-19 vaccine milestoneJul 26, 2022featured, recent
Pharmacist Shortage Nears Crisis Levels – Irish Pharmacy UnionPharmacist Shortage Nears Crisis Levels – Irish Pharmacy UnionJul 14, 2022
Free Contraception scheme will be Undermined Without Improved AccessFree Contraception scheme will be Undermined Without Improved AccessJul 7, 2022featured, new, public, recent
Safe Pharmacy: New Initiative to Help Victims of Domestic abuse launched in pharmacies nationwideSafe Pharmacy: New Initiative to Help Victims of Domestic abuse launched in pharmacies nationwideJul 1, 2022
Failure to Include Pharmacy Among 1,000 New Third Level Places an ‘Inexplicable Oversight’Failure to Include Pharmacy Among 1,000 New Third Level Places an ‘Inexplicable Oversight’Jun 29, 2022featured, public, recent
Dire Shortage of Pharmacists Requires Urgent Action PlanDire Shortage of Pharmacists Requires Urgent Action PlanJun 22, 2022
Men’s Health Week 2022Men’s Health Week 2022Jun 13, 2022featured, public, recent
Pharmacists issue advice to students on managing stress during exam seasonPharmacists issue advice to students on managing stress during exam seasonJun 2, 2022featured, public, recent
Pharmacies ideally suited for HPV vaccination of young people and should be included in new campaignPharmacies ideally suited for HPV vaccination of young people and should be included in new campaignMay 27, 2022featured, public, recent
Pharmacists call for change in Prescribing Rules to provide them with increased options to Supply Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) MedicinesPharmacists call for change in Prescribing Rules to provide them with increased options to Supply Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) MedicinesMay 23, 2022featured, public, recent
Department of Health urged to appoint Chief Pharmacy OfficerDepartment of Health urged to appoint Chief Pharmacy OfficerMay 16, 2022featured, public, recent
Insufficient number of pharmacists impacting on patient needsInsufficient number of pharmacists impacting on patient needsMay 16, 2022featured, public, recent
Irish Pharmacy Union AGM to take place this Saturday 14 MayIrish Pharmacy Union AGM to take place this Saturday 14 MayMay 12, 2022featured, public, recent
Pharmacists urge people to come forward for first COVID-19 booster vaccinePharmacists urge people to come forward for first COVID-19 booster vaccineApr 25, 2022featured, public, recent
Pharmacists issue healthcare advice for new and expecting mums on Mother’s DayPharmacists issue healthcare advice for new and expecting mums on Mother’s DayMar 28, 2022featured, public, recent
National No Smoking DayNational No Smoking DayMar 8, 2022featured, new, public

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