Fintan Moore offers some practical suggestions on how to improve the GMS scheme and easte the pressure on primary care I recently came across something…
Some of the prominent figures in the world of Irish Pharmacy give Irish Pharmacist their thoughts on the challenging year gone by and their hopes for 2022
Reflection of Pharmacy in 2021 Ms Joanne Kissane, Director and national co-ordinator, appel In 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic continued to pose unprecedented challenges, risks and…
Queen’s University Belfast leading £1.2M project to ‘Revolutionise medical treatment’
Work is underway at QUB school of Pharmacy to speed-up the development of microarray patches and vastly enhance drug delivery Queen’s University Belfast’s (QUB) School…
Pharmacist-led interviews ‘could be alternative to full medication
reconciliation process’ in some cases
The online first edition of the European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy (EJHP) has shared the results of a study that described the feasibility and assessed…
Union criticises exclusion of community pharmacy from Covid booster campaign
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has strongly criticised the decision to exclude community pharmacies from the campaign to provide Covid-19 booster shots. The IPU has…
EAHP adopts new commented version of the European Statements of Hospital Pharmacy
Delegates from the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)’s 35 member countries came together (virtually) on 11 and 12 June for the 51st EAHP General…
Competencies to support pharmacists working in the humanitarian arena developed by FIP
Pharmacists practising or wishing to practise in the humanitarian field, providing pharmaceutical expertise and services during disasters and to people affected by armed conflict, now…
Suffer the children…
Infant pain is distressing not only for the child, but also for parents and carers. However, pharmacists play an important role in relieving symptoms. Over…
When the NHS proves bad for your health, think ‘Vive la France!’
Terry Maguire describes his healthcare journey after a recent heart attack and the transition from being a frustrated pharmacist to frustrated patient. Aconstant burning pain…
A new ‘health-led’ approach to drug use
As clubs and other venues reopen, David Lynch examines a new document on drug trends and health responses in the night-time economy. Drug-checking “enables health…
Watering the seeds of tomorrow’s crop of pharmacists
The recent inaugural appel career event heard a keynote speech from fip ceo Catherine Duggan with advice for trainee pharmacists, trainers and others working in…
Work environments for women in pharmaceutical science and education ‘can be improved using new toolkit’ — FIP
A toolkit to improve practice environments for women in pharmaceutical science and pharmacy education has been released by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). The toolkit…
Any pandemic bonus ‘must include community pharmacists’
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has called on the Minister for Health to ensure that community pharmacy teams are included in any State ‘pandemic bonus…
High uptake of flu vaccine in 2020 likely to be replicated this year
Results of a recently-conducted Asthma Society of Ireland survey revealed that 77 per cent of respondents availed of the flu vaccine in 2020, with 12…
Deadline approaching to nominate your local facility for a free defibrillator
Pharmacists are being reminded that the closing date for entries for the ‘Care at the Heart of Your Community’ initiative is 15 November. The initiative…
Medical cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD)
An overview of the emerging role of medical cannabis in modern healthcare For this article, I have split the content into two parts. In the…
The road to recovery in Rosacea
A clinical overview of Roscrea, including subtypes and treatment and the potential to confuse it with other conditions. Rosacea is an inflammatory skin disease causing…
United Drug supports the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
In 2020, United Drug was chosen by the Irish Government to be the sole distributor of Covid-19 vaccines. As Ireland’s leading pharmaceutical distribution company, United…
Research finds 25% of all asthma patients were prescribed oral corticosteroids in the past year
Findings suggest the rate of corticosteroid prescribing means alarge amount of patients may not have their asthma under control The Asthma Society of Ireland has…
The jury is in: Patients’ verdict on their health information
The Citizens’ Jury on Access to Health Information reveals patients’ feelings on how their information is handled and accessed by healthcare professionals and shows a…
Boning – up on Osteoprosis
A clinical overview of the causes, symtoms and treatment of the debilitating condition osteoporosis. Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bones’. It is a condition where bones…
Care at the heart of your community — nominate your local facility for a free defibrillator
A new initiative to place life-saving defibrillators in community settings in association with Fleming Medical Greencross Publishing is delighted to announce the launch of the…
Patients ‘may not always be receiving appropriate counselling on medicines’ during Covid — PSI
The PSI’s first overview report on Covid-19 Operational Standards has highlighted good practices, but also some areas for improvement following monitoring visits The PSI has…
Ireland ‘should follow UK example’ and provide free contraceptives without prescription to women
The Irish Pharmacy Union has reiterated its call for women to be allowed access to contraception directly from pharmacies, without prescription and free of charge.…
Care at the heart of your community — nominate your local facility for a free defibrillator
A new initiative to place life-saving defibrillators in community settings in association with Fleming Medical Greencross Publishing is delighted to announce the launch of the…
Household Drug Survey Throws Up Some Intriguing Findings
Dr Des Corrigan selects some of the headline findings from the latest national household survey on drug and alcohol use he fifth national household survey…
Under cyber attack: Lessons to be learned
The effect of the cyber attack on the Irish health service continues to be felt by healthcare teams. David Lynch speaks with the former HSE…
Fighting fatigue naturally
Stress and fatigue are natural consequences of life but there are ways to combat them, writes Eamonn Brady MPSI Everyone can feel they are a…
Digital messaging apps— Can you guarentee the safety and confidentiality of your patients?
Security and compliance should be front-of-mind for pharmacists during the pandemic and beyond Digital messaging apps have become an important facet of everyday life, enabling…
The journey to becoming a ‘digital first’ regulator
An Irish Pharmacist Q&A with Ms Muireann Ní Shúilleabháin following her recent appointment as President of the PSI Ms Muireann Ní Shúilleabháin, newly-elected President of…