It was nice for once to see a benevolent mention in the consumer press than the usual negative narrative about community pharmacy The relationship between…
The Ups and Downs of Ivermectin
Terry Maguire balances the hype around ivermectin against the scientific facts and clinical…
The Health Effects of Christmas Dinner
Dr Des Corrigan counts the Christmas calories and looks at the properties of that most controversial of vegetables..
‘You Can Contact Them If You Want For A Prescription’
Even with the best technicians and support staff, as we have, there still has to be significant pharmacist…
Syringe Analysis Project Reveals Worrying Drug Use Trends
Dr Des Corrigan reviews the findings of a HSE report on the residual contents of syringes returned…
Covid-19 Vaccines; How Safe And Efficacious Are They?
Vaccines. We can ask objective scientific questions about the safety and efficacy of the Covid-19…
The Codeine Conundrum
Codeine. There’s no quick fix to codeine addiction and pharmacy-hopping behaviours but the…
‘Ode To Joy’ For The Pharmacy Profession
Pharmacy Profession. Ultan Molloy reflects on the causes of pharmacist burnout and takes stock…
The Depressing Facts About Depression Treatment
The current approach to treating depression has failed and bearing in mind the recent evidence…
Is Medicinal Liquorice On The Verge Of A Comeback?
Recent research suggests an unexpected application of liquorice root constituents in the…
The King Who Talks To His Plants
Fintan Moore hopes that the coronation of King Charles won’t mean a shot in the arm…
Lightbulb Moment
Sadly, ‘parish Pump Politics’ May Be The Way To Go For Promoting Pharmacists’ Interests…
Unboiling The Frog
Temperature. I doubt that this is likely to improve, so if you’re planning on a lot of long-distance driving…
Could Herbal Alternatives Ease The Shortage Of Hrt Products?
Dr Des Corrigan Reviews The Evidence For A Number Of Herbal Alternatives To Hrt Products…
A Not So Subtle Threat?
A Zoom Call Meeting Raised Some Red Flags For Terry Maguire, With Community Pharmacists…
Counter Measures
Ultan Molloy Ponders The Conundrum Of Keeping A Workforce Happy And Inspired While Still Running…
Doing The Same Things And Expecting A Different Result
The Irish System Of Community Pharmacy Needs A Rethink And A Fresh Vision For Its Future…
‘Turkey Teeth’ And ‘harem Hair’: Is Medical Tourism Lengthening Waiting Lists?
Terry Maguire Wonders If The Increasing Popularity Of Medical Tourism For Cosmetic…
Innovation Once Again — The Eu’s Drugs Agency Highlights Adulterated Cannabis Edibles In Ireland
Dr Des Corrigan Looks At The Alarming Thc Content Of Many Edible Cannabis Products That…
What We Have, We Should Hold
With Rising Costs Everywhere, Pharmacists Need To Act As A Collective To Identify What Expenditure Can Be Reduced, Writes Fintan Moore. They say that money…
A Lack Of Regard, A Lack Of Respect
Twenty Years Of Pharmacies Being Under-Valued And Unappreciated By Successive Governments Is…
Is Addiction Really A Disease?
Recalling His Own Family History, Terry Maguire Tries To Make Sense Of The Scourge Of Addiction…
Prescription-Only Codeine — The Australian Experience
Dr Des Corrigan Takes The Temperature ‘down Under’ After Low-Dose Codeine Products…
Never Let The Facts Get In The Way Of A Good Story
There was bit of a media meal recently made out of the results of a study carried out by a PhD…
Letter To The Editor: Our Role In End-Of-Life Care
Like your columnist Fintan Moore, I have encountered difficulties with prescriptions presented…
Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Pharmacists
With apologies to country music warbler Ed Bruce for the stolen headline, there are some…
Life, Death And Everything In Between
I lost a good friend who was just 44 years old a few weeks back. Not mislaid him of course…
Can We Really Transform The Pharmacy Network?
TERRY MAGUIRE OUTLINES HIS EFFORTS TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE AND ENHANCE THE SOCIETAL…
Drug Innovation is not always a good thing
It is nowadays considered axiomatic that innovation is a key element of human existence….
Stay Or Go?
Fintan Moore Looks At What May Have Changed In The Past Decade In The Profession And Why…
