The Irish Times view on pharmacist prescriptions: a move in the right direction
With rising pressure on GP resources, the initiative should help to address an increasing bottleneck
With rising pressure on GP resources, the initiative should help to address an increasing bottleneck
Regulator told of concerns about issues such as failure to supply medications, dispensing errors and behaviour or professionalism
Some regulatory bodies believe their underpinning legislation has fallen behind advances and developments in the sectors they oversee
One source working in the pharmaceutical industry warned about the use of EMPs, stating there were two recalls in the sector in recent months for potential harm to patients
Frustration rife over lack of clear career path and high levels of administration, Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland report finds
Dublin- and London-listed pharma services company has seen its order book grow 11% in first half from same period in 2022
Move will make it easier and faster for patients to get the medication they need, says Stephen Donnelly
Department of Health says there is ‘no obligation’ to increase payments in forthcoming review
Irish Pharmacy Union says it’s ‘impossible’ for some professionals from outside EU to get visa for training here
Man has registration cancelled by High Court after application by Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
Payment was over interpretation of certain agreements
CSO figures show goods exports hit a record €208 billion last year
This year marks 30 years since condoms became fully available in the Republic, largely thanks to 1970s and 1980s activists
Stephen Donnelly calling for 120 extra medicine students this autumn letter obtained under Freedom of Information Act reveals
A lack of key drugs causes workload mayhem for GPs and pharmacists as well as being a threat to the health and habits of patients
Skillsets of advice and screening in your local pharmacist can be part of the front line of defence in the health system
As shortages bite, many beleaguered pharmacists are ringing GPs to request alternative antibiotics
Colin Lannon dispensed cystic fibrosis medication for two children without prescription
O’Donovan admonished by committee and agrees not to repeat the conduct again
Fitness-to-practise hearing told ‘I am extremely disappointed in myself’ over error
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By stocking unproven produts, pharmacies may be giving them an aura of legitimacy
High Court suspends man who accepted he should not be practising as a pharmacist for the time being
Irish software company has developed cloud platform to reduce medication errors
He received one-month ban after taking banned substance following pharmacy mix-up
Changes aim to cut down on number of GP visits during coronavirus pandemic
Making greater use of pharmacies can save you money and time and improve your health
Inappropriate prescribing of benzodiazepines having corrosive effect on patients
Court confirms decision by Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland to censure Michael McCormack, of Leighlin Pharmacy in Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow
Drop could be used to support even stricter curbs on such products, study authors argue
Michael McCormack failed to ensure prescription drugs sales were carried out by or supervised by a registered pharmacist
Fitness to practise hearing told controlled medications kept outside secure settings
Young doctors are increasingly suffering from stress, burnout, depression and drugs and alcohol addiction
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