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# Pharmacy

Last month
November 2023
Pharmacists to be enabled to extend validity of prescriptions to a maximum of 12 months
This is an extension from the current six month period and Minister Donnelly said it will ‘improve patient care and access’.
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Nov 6th 2023, 7:30 AM
This year
2023
Poll: Would you be happy for your pharmacist to treat minor ailments?
It is understood that the project is still at an early stage.
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May 2nd 2023, 9:42 AM
All time
Pharmacists say they experienced significant increases in violent incidents during pandemic
Almost two thirds of pharmacies have been the victim of crime in the last year.
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Jul 26th 2021, 3:52 PM
Pharmacists to begin administering Covid-19 vaccines from today
The system will open for people over the age of 50 today.
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Jun 14th 2021, 7:32 AM
Pharmacists to start administering Covid-19 vaccines
Stephen Donnelly said this latest development will help people who live far away from vaccine centres.
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Jun 1st 2021, 7:53 AM
Vaccines: Pharmacists 'frustrated' with slow involvement, while NIAC Johnson & Johnson advice reported
The head of the the Irish Pharmacy Union says no clarity has been given to pharmacists as to when they can administer the vaccine.
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Updated
Apr 27th 2021, 7:51 AM
Gardaí arrest man over attempted armed robbery at Limerick pharmacy
The man, who was armed with a penknife, demanded staff hand over drugs.
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Jul 14th 2020, 9:26 AM
'The pharmacy is playing a key role in the care of the community during Covid-19'
Pharmacist Steve Philips describes life behind the counter during the pandemic.
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May 5th 2020, 7:00 AM
'If people are worried, you try to put their mind at ease' - Kerry footballer on life as a pharmacist
Work in the family pharmacy in Killorglin takes precedence now for Kerry player Peter Crowley.
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Apr 2nd 2020, 5:00 PM
Alternative brands can replace medicines if they become unavailable after Brexit
The Irish Pharmaceutical Union and the health minister said no medicine shortages have been identified.
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Oct 3rd 2019, 3:59 PM
HSE launches fraud probe into pharmacy after allegations of false prescriptions scam
The HSE is checking receipts as far back as 2013.
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Aug 13th 2019, 12:05 AM
Man who stabbed pharmacy employee with screwdriver jailed for 14 months
The accused told gardaí he committed the offence as he had a drug debt and was in fear of the people whom he owed.
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Jun 6th 2019, 7:36 PM
Dublin pharmacy made famous by James Joyce fundraising to help cover increased rent
Sweny’s Pharmacy, located at 1 Lincoln Place in Dublin 2, first opened in 1847.
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Mar 3rd 2019, 8:00 AM
Interim examiner appointed to Bradley Pharmacy Group
The business has debts of around €24 million.
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Aug 3rd 2018, 5:28 PM
Six stores closed as over 240 Lloyds Pharmacy workers to take part in a strike today
Workers who are members of the trade union Mandate will picket stores across the country.
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Jul 6th 2018, 6:10 AM
HSE lodges High Court cases against several pharmacies
The defendants include pharmacies based in Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Tipperary.
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May 23rd 2018, 6:05 AM
Pharmacists urge people to ensure they have 'supply of essential medicines' before storm hits
The Irish Pharmacy Union has warned that patients could experience “significant disruption for several days”.
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Feb 27th 2018, 10:03 AM
Two men arrested after armed robbery in Sligo town
A quantity of drugs was stolen from a pharmacy just before 11am this morning.
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Oct 24th 2017, 6:44 PM
Case against pharmacists accused of poor professional performance is dismissed
A hearing by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland took place today.
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Oct 3rd 2017, 8:00 PM
Secret Millionaire: 'I had many calls in tears with my mum. I thought I'd made my biggest mistake'
Cara Pharmacy’s Ramona Nicholas talks about why she hates emails and her tips for interviewing.
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Sep 16th 2017, 5:00 PM
Pharmacies in Uruguay to start selling marijuana next week
First country in the world to legalise and regulate marijuana from production to sale.
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Jul 16th 2017, 5:22 PM
Morning after pill available to all medical card holders without prescription from today
Up until 2011, anyone who needed emergency contraception had to attend a doctor in order to get a prescription.
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Jul 1st 2017, 6:00 AM
Pharmaceutical firm MSD announces 330 jobs in Carlow and Cork
The jobs will be created as part of a €280 million investment over the next three years.
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May 30th 2017, 7:25 AM
Prescriptions are going to be cheaper for over-70s with a medical card from tomorrow
Those eligible are advised to make themselves known to pharmacy staff so they can benefit from this reduction.
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Feb 28th 2017, 5:44 PM
How to cope with 7 common illnesses
Mild bugs can often be dealt with at home.
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Feb 14th 2017, 9:25 AM
Use antibiotics as a 'quick fix' for a cold? It won't work and could be very damaging
Pharmacists have said misusing and overusing antibiotics is “one of the most significant threats to patient safety in Ireland”.
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Nov 13th 2016, 7:45 AM
Irish people are not hopeful for the future of healthcare here at all
As many people are pessimistic for the future of healthcare here as are optimistic about it.
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Oct 5th 2016, 5:55 PM
12 things only people who've worked in Boots will understand
“Please don’t ask me where the lube is, please don’t ask me where the lube is…”
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Jul 16th 2016, 9:30 AM
'I am nearly 60, but I still need to work': New rules could see pharmacy assistants made redundant
A pharmacy assistant is qualified to provide cover and dispense medications when a pharmacist is not on the premises.
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Mar 13th 2016, 7:45 AM
'I was getting sick all day when I was pregnant. The doctor told me to have cold milk and Rice Krispies'
Severe vomiting affects 2% of pregnant woman, but some say there is not enough awareness about it, even among the medical profession.
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Jan 16th 2016, 8:00 PM
Thieves target pharmacies for all their cosmetic and fake tan needs
A survey showed that three out of four pharmacies have experienced some form of crime.
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Jan 15th 2016, 6:07 AM
Man due in court over stabbing at Drogheda pharmacy
A man in his 30s was hospitalised after the attack.
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Sep 30th 2015, 6:47 AM
Ireland's biggest pharmacy chain looks set to buy out McCauley's Chemists
McCauley’s are the largest independent pharmacy chain in the country.
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Sep 14th 2015, 6:00 PM
Ireland's largest pharmacy group investigated by HSE over 'irregularities' in fee claims
The allegations were raised by a whistleblower.
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Aug 28th 2015, 10:04 PM
This logo could protect you from buying dangerous fake meds online
A new EU logo will be shown on all legally-operating pharmacies and retailers.
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Jul 2nd 2015, 6:10 AM
Paralysed three years ago, Jack Kavanagh is about to embark on the original American road trip
“When you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything – that’s what all this is about.”
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May 28th 2015, 4:09 PM
Lost little bear found wandering around US pharmacy
It was definitely looking for some Neurofen Plus.
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Oct 23rd 2014, 7:30 PM
14% of older Irish people prescribed 'inappropriate' drugs
One of the most frequently inappropriately prescribed drugs was aspirin – given to those with no history of brain or heart problems.
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Jul 16th 2014, 9:10 AM
Opinion: Giving pharmacists greater powers to help patients should be a no-brainer
With proper support, pharmacists could play a greater role in alleviating pressure on the healthcare system.
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Jun 24th 2014, 8:00 AM
Pharmacy delivery service set up after people stop taking meds due to cost
Healthwave offers generic medications to members of its Health Pass scheme. Now, it delivers medication around Ireland to further cut down on costs.
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Apr 13th 2014, 8:15 AM
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