Thar an gcuntar as Gaeilge
Bliain nua, Duine nua Agus muid ag cur fáilte roimh 2020 agus deich mbliana nua, bíonn níos mó béim curtha ar an sean fhocal “bhliain…
Nutrition in the older person
A clinical look at the nutritional needs of the older person and how the pharmacist can advise patients by Eamonn Brady MPSI, owner of Whelehans…
The best start in life
An overview of infant health and nutrition and how the pharmacist can advise patients on giving their young children the best chance for good health…
A friend indeed?
Who will be the pharmacist’s friend in Election 2020,asks Ultan Molloy As we settle into February, one can consider those New Year’s resolutions that may…
Looking back with 2020 vision
Terry Maguire outlines his vision for pharmacy in 2020, drafted in 1995, and reflects on what has come to pass George Orwell and Stanley…
Prescription for disaster
Dr Des Corrigan reviews the appalling death toll revealed in data from the Drug-Related Deaths Index The Health Research Board released data from the National…
Never mind the ballots
Was the fee cut reversal made with one eye on the General Election, wonders Fintan Moore At the tail end of 2019, we collectively dodged…
Antimicrobial resistance
Cancer drug effective against multi-resistant bacteria Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are increasingly the source of deadly infections. A team of scientists from the Technical University of Munich…
Providing a nationwide Palliative Medicines Information Service
Ms Eimear O’Dwyer, Chief Pharmacist, Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, outlines the importance of providing an information service dedicated to patients’ palliative care needs…
Making headway in migraine
Ciara Gavin presents a clinical overview of the characteristics of migraine, its effect on a patient’s quality of life and how the pharmacist can help…
Nasal congestion in the pharmacy
Nasal congestion in children and infants is one of the most common presentations in community pharmacy and can have a number of causes One of…
Prescribed Drugs
The Health Research Board released data from the National Drug- Related Death Index (NDRDI) for 2017 in mid-December. There were 786 such deaths recorded, up…
Looking back with 2020 vision
George Orwell and Stanley Kubrick were never exposed to this risk of humiliation. When 1984 arrived, the author was long dead and when 2001 dawned…
Promises, promises
By the time you read this, you may be interrupted by a knock on the door from a local TD pitching for your vote. Like…
A poisoned chalice for the environment
Not enough is being done to prevent pharmaceutical residues contaminating our ecosystem, says the OECD A recent Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report…
Blood donations
MSM deferral period was not endorsed by IBTS medical committee The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) introduced a one-year deferral period for blood donations from…
Child health
Physical literacy consensus statement commissioned by Sport Ireland Sport Ireland has commissioned a consensus statement on “physical literacy” in partnership with Sport Northern Ireland as…
Pharmaceutical funding
Pharma pays over €8 million to hospitals, clinical societies… Healthcare organisations, including hospitals, were provided with over €8 million in funding by the pharmaceutical industry…
Regulation
PSI investigating statutory complaint on Epilim supply A statutory complaint has been made to the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) in relation to the supply…
Blood supplies
‘Influencers’ could boost D’Olier Street blood donations Use of “influencers” was recommended to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) to help boost donations at its…
Alzheimer’s disease
Antipsychotic drugs associated with increased risk of head and brain injuries in Alzheimer’s disease The use of antipsychotics is associated with increased risks of head…
Unauthorised medications
Unauthorised medicines marketed as herbal sleep aid products The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is advising the public that U-Dream Full Night and U-Dream Lite,…
