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HSE PCRS February 2018 Paperwork Deadline

Due to the severe weather in recent days the HSE PCRS has slightly relaxed their requirement for receipt of paperwork for early payment, however they would still like to receive the electronic claims my midnight tonight, 5th March 2018. They will allow rare exceptions to this requirements, but only...

ICPhA Support Line Launched

We are very excited to announce that we have opened a support service for anyone working in the community pharmacy who is facing bullying, harassment, intimidation or any other unfair treatment. You can find more details on our PRIVATE forum, which is only available to registered users, to prevent...

ICPhA Telegram Channel - UPDATED 25.02.2018

Great news everyone! We have just opened our Telegram Channel. You can join us at https://t.me/icpha (browser will work but we recommend that you install a Telegram mobile app on your phone for when you're on the go and to download a desktop application from https://desktop.telegram.org/ for extra...

Pharmacist gets in trouble for posting on Facebook

Details emerged yesterday of a pharmacist who got in trouble for posting a prescription query on a popular Facebook group, even though he/she omitted all identifiable information. This incident highlighted just how careful we need to be as pharmacists in the way we use social media and other on-...

PharmaBuddy Launces a New App

Our good friend Donal from PharmaBuddy and his team have just launched an absolutely phenomenal PharmaBuddy App, giving you quick access to their resources, education and forum. We've been huge fans an supporters of this project from the start, so it's great to see it reach this stage. Be sure to...

Free & Independent CPD Source

Free, independent CPD for Irish pharmacists by Irish pharmacists If you're looking for some inspiration to meet your CPD obligations, then we think you'll love this fabulous new free on-line CPD learning tool for Irish pharmacists. Available at www.medilearning.ie this is a dedicated CPD website...

Job Opportunities with Stack's Pharmacy - 1st October 2017

Job Opportunities with Stack's Pharmacy - 1st October 2017 Skerries - Supervising Pharmacist: Are you a bubbly customer focused Supervising Pharmacist who enjoys patient interaction. If so, we have the perfect job for you. A well established pharmacy in a lovely seaside town of Skerries is...

Pharmacy Intern Class of 2017 PRE-OSCE Webinar Series

  Designed by 4Front and delivered by Rachel Dungan MPSI 'The Pharmacist Coach' this webinar series is sponsored by PharmaConex so you can attend for FREE.   Feel free to FORWARD this message to all pharmacy interns and pharmacists you know with a pharmacy intern. The aim of this masterclass series...

Minister For Health Signs Off On Free EHC Service for Medical Card Holders - UPDATED

With just over a week to go, Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has signed a statutory instrument changing access to emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) for medical card holders, effective 1st July 2017. Minister Harris said “From next month medical card holders will be able to obtain EHC...

PSI is reviewing the Code of Conduct for Pharmacists

The PSI is now undertaking a review of the current Code of Conduct for Pharmacists. This is your oportunity to let the PSI know your views on the matter by completing a short survey. Why does this survey matter? The Code of Conduct for Pharmacists is at the core of a pharmacist’s practice. It is a...