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The IPU issued a press release welcoming the campaign to raise awareness about the new Common Conditions Service (CCS). Read full press release here. This topic received media coverage in the Irish Mirror, Irish Daily Star, and more. The IPU’s Head of Professional Services, Susan O’Dwyer, was interviewed on RTE’s Today with David McCullough Show […]
(2 Days – Tutor Directed Online Workshop) Overview There is no “one” perfect approach to managing people in terms of communicating, motivating or getting the best from people. Our approach needs to be sympathetic to our own personality and style, that of the person we are engaging with, and the context. You will lean an […]
The HSE Director of National Health protection has issued a HSE Antiviral Notice to Health & Care Professionals outlining that influenza viruses have started to circulate in Ireland. The UK has also issued an alert (on 05/11/2025) regarding an earlier influenza season, with a drifted strain of influenza A(H3) predominating. In light of this increase […]
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, […]
IPU IIV Consent Form The IPU Vaccination Consent Form for people receiving Inactivate Influenza Vaccine (IIV) for use by members providing a private vaccination service has been updated. Version 2 is now available on the IPU Flu Vaccination Hub. Children’s LAIV Programme Advertising Campaign The IPU has received an unrestricted grant from AstraZeneca to […]
LAIV Primary Schools Programme As outlined within the PSI Guidance to Support Pharmacies in Providing Safe Vaccination Services Offsite from the Pharmacy Premises, prior to providing a vaccination service at an offsite location, the superintendent pharmacist must ensure a robust risk assessment has been undertaken. To support you with carrying out a risk assessment prior […]
Flu vaccines now available in pharmacies nationwide. IPU, Monday 13 October: Ireland is on the brink of the flu season, and pharmacists are urging everyone to protect themselves and their families by availing of the flu vaccine in pharmacies nationwide. The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is encouraging people to take up the vaccine early […]
Community pharmacists are amongst the most accessible and trusted healthcare professionals in Europe, often serving as the first point of contact with the healthcare system for millions of patients each day. At an event held in the European Parliament, co-hosted by MEP Michalis Hadjipantela (EPP) and MEP Vytenis Andriukaitis (S&D), and alongside the launch of […]
