IMO concerned for patient safety under prescription plan The president of the Irish Medical Organisation has said he has concerns for patient safety in relation to a new plan which will allow pharmacists to diagnose and write prescriptions for eight common conditions. Health • 13 Aug 24
IMO concerned for patient safety under prescription plan The president of the Irish Medical Organisation has said he has concerns for patient safety in relation to a new plan which will allow pharmacists to diagnose and write prescriptions for eight common conditions. Health • 13 Aug 24
Some prescriptions valid for 12 months under new changes Pharmacists will be able extend six-month prescriptions for up to 12 months if they believe this is suitable for the person's medical condition. Health • 01 Mar 24
Some prescriptions valid for 12 months under new changes Pharmacists will be able extend six-month prescriptions for up to 12 months if they believe this is suitable for the person's medical condition. Health • 01 Mar 24
New pharmacy service to assist domestic abuse victims A new service to help victims of domestic abuse is being launched in pharmacies around the country today. Ireland • 01 Jul 22
New pharmacy service to assist domestic abuse victims A new service to help victims of domestic abuse is being launched in pharmacies around the country today. Ireland • 01 Jul 22
Pharmacies call for support as costs rise, sales fall The Irish Pharmacy Union has called for support from the Government as its members have reported a sharp rise in costs due to Covid-19. Business • 07 May 20
Pharmacies call for support as costs rise, sales fall The Irish Pharmacy Union has called for support from the Government as its members have reported a sharp rise in costs due to Covid-19. Business • 07 May 20
Coronavirus: Pharmacies on the frontline As Irish pharmacies struggle to meet the demand for antibacterial hand gel, the Irish Pharmacy Union is reassuring patients that there is no need to order extra quantities of medicines. Coronavirus • 10 Mar 20
Coronavirus: Pharmacies on the frontline As Irish pharmacies struggle to meet the demand for antibacterial hand gel, the Irish Pharmacy Union is reassuring patients that there is no need to order extra quantities of medicines. Coronavirus • 10 Mar 20
Future of community pharmacies under threat - IPU Government apathy and increasing bureaucracy are threatening the future of the community pharmacy profession, according to the Irish Pharmacy Union. Health • 28 Feb 19
Future of community pharmacies under threat - IPU Government apathy and increasing bureaucracy are threatening the future of the community pharmacy profession, according to the Irish Pharmacy Union. Health • 28 Feb 19
Minister defends VAT hike on food supplements Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has defended a decision to increase the VAT on food supplements, including vitamins and minerals, from zero to 23%. Politics • 23 Jan 19
Minister defends VAT hike on food supplements Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has defended a decision to increase the VAT on food supplements, including vitamins and minerals, from zero to 23%. Politics • 23 Jan 19
Overuse of antibiotics 'threat to public health' The overuse of antibiotics is becoming a major threat to long term public health, according to the Irish Pharmacy Union. Health • 15 Nov 18
Overuse of antibiotics 'threat to public health' The overuse of antibiotics is becoming a major threat to long term public health, according to the Irish Pharmacy Union. Health • 15 Nov 18
Report: Winter flu levels low but starting to rise Overall influenza levels remain low, according to the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre. News • 09 Dec 16
Report: Winter flu levels low but starting to rise Overall influenza levels remain low, according to the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre. News • 09 Dec 16
Pharmacists warn of medicine shortages The Department of Health has said it is working to manage medicine shortages in order to minimise the impact on patients. News • 22 Jul 13
Pharmacists warn of medicine shortages The Department of Health has said it is working to manage medicine shortages in order to minimise the impact on patients. News • 22 Jul 13
Irish Pharmacy Union in medicines warning The Irish Pharmacy Union has claimed that the health of some patients is being put at risk by a shortage of vital medicines. News • 30 Apr 12
Irish Pharmacy Union in medicines warning The Irish Pharmacy Union has claimed that the health of some patients is being put at risk by a shortage of vital medicines. News • 30 Apr 12
