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COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Campaign Spring 2025 The COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Campaign Spring 2025 commenced on 3 April. The HSE is running a campaign on local and national radio, social media and Google search to coincide with the launch of the Spring Booster. The communications encourage people to contact their pharmacy, GP or HSELive to get […]
We are delighted to announce that the keynote speaker for the IPU National Pharmacy Conference 2025 is Dr Ronan Glynn, Health Sector Lead at EY and former Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health (2018–2022). Dr Glynn played a key role in Ireland’s national response to COVID-19 and will discuss the shift from […]
The Draft Programme for Government has incorporated the majority of the measures we outlined in the IPU election manifesto. This represents a significant step forward in recognising the vital role community pharmacies play in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our sector. As a reminder key commitments from the incoming Government […]
IPU has consistently advocated for initiatives that enhance patient care in the community, empower people to maintain their health closer to home, and ensure the long-term viability of the community pharmacy network. These priorities were clearly outlined in our election manifesto, which you can access here. We are pleased to announce that our advocacy efforts […]
You will be aware that the HSE has recently launched a tender for a national provider for NRT products as suggested by advisors under their stop smoking service. The provision of NRT products for this service has been considered by IPU committees and several discussions have taken place with the IPU and the HSE as […]
The November edition of the HPRA Drug Safety Newsletter includes a recent update regarding Fluconazole. The key messages of the update are: Before initiating treatment in women of childbearing potential, it is advised to inform the patient of the potential risks to the foetus – risk of spontaneous abortion, risk of cardiac malformations and other […]
LAIV Supply The NIO has advised that orders for LAIV stock remain open, and it is anticipated that sites will be able to order the remainder of their allocations for delivery from 21 October onwards, as per their NCCS delivery schedules. Orders will continue in two weekly cycles. HSE PharmaVax Off-site Vaccination Functionality New […]
The Irish Pharmacy Union has launched IPU Jobs (www.jobs.ipu.ie), a dedicated jobs portal for the pharmacy sector in Ireland. Whether you’re a pharmacist, pharmacy technician or other pharmacy staff member seeking new career opportunities or a pharmacy owner in need of skilled staff, IPU Jobs offers a tailored platform to connect the right people with […]
IPU NIO Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2024/2025 Webinar The IPU in collaboration with the National Immunisation Office (NIO) hosted a webinar on the Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2024/2025. A recording of the webinar can be viewed on the IPU Vaccination Hubs. HSE Combined COVID-19 and Flu Consent Form The HSE has made available an […]
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