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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 HPRA has advised of a shortage of OxyNorm liquid 1 mg/mL oral solution (PA1688/006/002). The cause of this shortage is due to an increase in demand, and resupply is anticipated within the next week based on the current information provided by the marketing authorisation holder. A higher strength OxyNorm concentrate 10 mg/mL oral solution […]
The IPU issued a press release warning the public to think twice before purchasing medicines from unverified websites, as doing so could pose serious risks to an individual’s health. Read the full press release here. This topic received extensive media coverage, including RTÉ, The Irish Times, and Irish Independent, and a significant amount of radio […]
The IPU issued a press release advising the public to become aware of how to stay safe in the sun. This topic received media coverage in the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Daily Star, The Echo, Agriland and The Liberal. We also issued another press release highlighting the results from IPSOS B&A, which revealed strong support […]
Measles and the MMR vaccine. The HSE is seeking support to raise awareness among parents/guardians about the symptoms of measles and also the importance of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination in protecting children. There were over 120,000 cases of measles reported in Europe in 2024. This is double the number of cases reported in […]
End of the 2024/25 Influenza (Flu) Campaign The 2024/2025 influenza season officially ended on 30 April 2025, in line with the direction of the HSE National Flu Steering Group. This means: No further supplies will be issued by the National Cold Chain Service (NCCS). No flu vaccines should be administered until the start of the […]
The Irish Pharmacy Union was widely quoted in articles about the recent discussions regarding the HRT Scheme and pricing transparency. This topic was covered in The Irish Times, Irish Examiner, Extra.ie, The Irish Mail and more. There was further regional media coverage about the IPU Pharmacy Technician Graduation, including in the Munster Express, Offaly Live, […]
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 […]
30 May 2024: Ahead of the start of next week’s Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exams the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has issued advice to students and parents to help maintain their wellness and wellbeing in the weeks ahead. Addressing the over 100,000 exam students about to sit their exams the IPU’s Acting Head of […]
