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A feasibility study to establish pharmacists’ preferences for electronic or hardcopy DHPC distribution commenced in September. The study was developed by the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) and Medicines for Ireland (MFI) in collaboration with other key stakeholders. In September, approved important safety information, in the form of a DHPC relating to two active ingredients, […]
A feasibility study developed by the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) and Alliance of Medicines for Ireland CLG (MFI), whose members represent MAHs, will commence shortly. DHPCs, also known as ‘Dear Doctor’ letters, are currently disseminated in hard copy to the postal address of each intended recipient, for example, pharmacists. The Health Product Regulatory Authority […]
The IPU would like to hear from pharmacists and pharmacy owners or employers who would like to be considered for membership to a new Employee Employer Forum. This is open to both members and non-members of the IPU. The Forum is being established to advance the following recommendation from the PSI Workforce Intelligence Report: “Establish […]
The PSI commissioned and published a Workforce intelligence report in September 2023. One of the recommendations 6.1 was to ‘Establish a dedicated forum for pharmacist employers and employees with a time-bound scope and terms of reference, with a view to proposing and communicating best practice in relation to working conditions that must be addressed to […]
The PSI commissioned and published a Workforce intelligence report in September 2023. One of the recommendations 6.1 was to ‘Establish a dedicated forum for pharmacist employers and employees with a time-bound scope and terms of reference, with a view to proposing and communicating best practice in relation to working conditions that must be addressed to […]
IPU NIO Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2024/2025 Webinar The IPU in collaboration with the National Immunisation Office (NIO) is hosting a webinar on the Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2024/2025. The webinar will take place on Wednesday 18 September 2024 from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Dr Louise Marron, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, NIO will […]
Dear Member, The first recommendation from the Expert Taskforce to support the expansion of the role of Pharmacy to facilitate pharmacist-led prescription extension is set to be implemented on 1 September. This recommendation and associated legislation provide the legal basis for pharmacists to extend the validity of a six-month prescription up to twelve-months.However, despite over […]
In response to our demand for a critical review of the administrative burden on community pharmacies, the HSE’s National Director for Services and Schemes promptly arranged a meeting on Tuesday 27 August. Progress was made during this meeting, with key commitments secured to develop a comprehensive Terms of Reference and a detailed milestone plan to […]
We would like to remind members that they are contractually obligated under clause 8 of the Community Pharmacy Contractor Agreement to notify the HSE of any changes to pharmacy opening hours. You can do this by contacting your local HSE Pharmacist, whose contact details are available on the IPU website. Pharmacies are required to inform […]
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