Immunologists from Trinity College Dublin, who have worked on coronaviruses for…
EU ‘ensures uninterrupted supply of medicines between Ireland and the UK’ post-Brexit
The European Council has adopted two European Commission proposals to ensure legal…
Violence and aggression in community settings raised at HSE meeting
Lone working in community settings are the situations where HSE staff are most at risk of …
DPER and HSE express concerns over ‘embedded’ Covid-19 spending
The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) and the HSE have expressed…
Continuing decrease in seizures of unauthorised ‘abortion pills’
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) seized 188 fewer unauthorised abortifacient…
Mater Private trials new treatment for high blood pressure
The Mater Private Network in Dublin is participating in a global clinical trial to evaluate a new…
Over 900 pharmacies using cloud technology for the supply of registered pharmacists and locums in Ireland
“Regulatory changes and Covid- 19 had a significant impact on the pharmacist supply…
Department of Health travel expenses increase in 2021
Mileage and travel expenses for Ministers at the Department of Health increased by €13,118…
Occupational Covid Infections
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has received 1,292 reports covering 2,054 cases…
Covid Vaccination
GPs and pharmacies are likely to deliver any future Covid-19 booster vaccines, the Chief Clinical…
Link between high cholesterol and heart disease ‘inconsistent’, new study claims
New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has revealed that the link…
Special Interest Group shares recommendations for hazardous medicinal products
The 26th Congress of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) was recently…
FIP emphasises pharmacists’ wider medication review roles in update of medicines use review toolkit
A wider scope of practice for pharmacists in reducing medication risks and errors is reflected…
Report highlights success of smoking cessation pilot programme for women living in disadvantaged areas
Researchers from the Discipline of Public Health and Primary Care, School of Medicine at…
World Pharmacists Day 2022 to underline importance of professional unity
‘Pharmacy United in Action for a Healthier World’ is the theme of World Pharmacists Day…
Trinity researchers discover new therapeutic target for severe asthma
Scientists working in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at the Trinity Biomedical Sciences…
EMA Management Board elects Lorraine Nolan as chair
The European Medicines Agency’s Management Board has elected Dr Lorraine Nolan as chair…
EAHP Survey: The future potential of electronic product information in the hospital setting
Inspired by a project carried out in Belgium and Luxembourg evaluating the effectiveness of the…
Almost half of over-40s may not be getting enough c — survey
Almost half of Irish adults aged over 40 believe they either do not eat enough protein, or are…
Giving the gift of life in the community
A life-saving defibrillator was recently presented to the Four Districts Community First Responder…
Research identifies new therapeutic options for childhood inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects approximately 40,000 patients in Ireland…
First ever multi-hospital dementia and delirium prevalence data in Europe released
The realisation that hospital staff had little training or confidence in dementia/delirium care was…
Ireland ‘urgently requires new pharmacy school’ to stave-off impending crisis
Ireland is not training enough pharmacists, which will result in significant healthcare…
Researchers call for further investigation into possible link between pollution and teenage mental health
There is strong evidence that pollution has negative effects on the physical health of…
IPU highlights important role of pharmacists in advising on medication for older people
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has encouraged older people and their families to proactively…
United Drug’s enhancements to UDW.ie — Resource Hub
As United Drug continues to innovate and invest in the continuous enhancement of the…
Only 29 per cent of smokers have spoken to their pharmacist about quitting — research
Smoking is the leading cause of avoidable deaths in Ireland, with 6,000 people dying…
FIP emphasises pharmacists’ wider medication review roles in update of medicines use review toolkit
A wider scope of practice for pharmacists in reducing medication risks and errors…
Deep concern over significant decline in transplantation and organ donation rates
Patient groups involved in the Irish Donor Network (IDN) have expressed their deep concern…
One-in-two people putting off potentially life-saving health checks
Fear of the unknown, cost, and a lack of awareness around preventative health screenings…