Irish Pharmacist

2 weeks ago | irishpharmacist.ie | Pat Kelly

Ego and pride can manifest in pharmacists and patients but it is avoidable, writes Áine Mac Grory“You’re so vain, I bet you think this song is about you.” I love this lyric. Whenever Carly comes on, I smirk. I think we all do. We all know someone who thinks that song is about them. You see it during a sing-song, pints in hand, swaying, and shouting along with passion.

3 weeks ago | irishpharmacist.ie | Pat Kelly

iStock.com/Marco VDM Welcome to your June issue of Irish Pharmacist, which we hope will entertain and inform you with a mix of news, opinion, and clinical content. In this issue, Eamonn Brady takes a deep-dive into the ongoing problem of medicine shortages in Ireland. Eamonn goes into detail on how this is also an international problem, and the reasons are like untangling a ball of string. The myriad causes include and ageing and larger population and issues with overseas manufacturers, among...

1 month ago | irishpharmacist.ie | Pat Kelly

Applications are now open for membership to the PSI’s Disciplinary Committees for Chairs/Acting Chairs and for Registered Pharmacists who are Pharmacy Owners. As part of its role to protect the public, the PSI is responsible for handling complaints about registered pharmacists and pharmacies. The complaints process is set out in legislation in Part 6 of the Pharmacy Act 2007.

1 month ago | irishpharmacist.ie | Pat Kelly

Shot of a young pharmacist assisting a mature woman in a chemist Strong support for expanded pharmacy role in Irish healthcare — new survey The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has welcomed new research released this week, confirming overwhelming public support for expanding pharmacy services, but has also warned that the profession cannot deliver without action to address a 17-year State fee freeze and severe resourcing challenges. The Pharmacy Index 2025 by IPSOS B&A, based on a survey of over...

2 months ago | irishpharmacist.ie | Pat Kelly

Changes in pharmacy ‘must be implemented’ — Minister for HealthMinister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has told Irish Pharmacist (IP) that while changes to expand the scope of pharmacists’ practice are important, lack of implementation may damage public trust in the profession.