Pharmacy Regulator Issues Draft Guidelines on Sourcing, Storage and Disposal of Medicines

The PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, has published draft guidelines for public consultation on the sourcing, storage and disposal of medicinal products within retail pharmacy businesses (pharmacies). More>>>

Regulator Issues Guidance on Pharmacy Care of Nursing Home Patients

The PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, has issued a practice notice to pharmacists reminding them of their responsibilities to patients who are living in nursing homes and other residential care settings. More>>>

Pharmacy Regulator Issues Guidance on Codeine Medicines

The PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, has published guidance for pharmacists on the safe supply to patients of non-prescription medicines containing codeine. More>>>

Fees Rules Amendment for Temporary Relocations

An amendment to the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (Fees) Rules 2008 has been formally laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. More>>>

Pharmacy Regulator Encourages Patients To Use Consultation Areas

The PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, has published guidelines on patient consultation areas in retail pharmacy businesses (pharmacies). All pharmacies must have this facility available for private consultation and patient counselling from 1 November, 2010. More>>>

President and Vice-President of the Pharmacy Regulator Re-elected

The Council of the PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, has re-elected existing President, Ms Noeleen Harvey, for another year. Mr Paul Fahey has also been re-elected Vice-President. More>>>

PSI advertises Inspector role

PSI advertises Inspector role More>>>

Consultation on Code of Practice on the Mental Health Act 2001

The Mental Health Commission is developing a Code of Practice on the Mental Health Act 2001. The Commission carried out a review of the operation of Part 2 of the Mental Health Act 2001 in 2008 and one of the recommendations from this review was to develop a code of practice on the 2001 Act to guide people working in mental health services. More>>>

Pharmacy Regulator Issues Guidelines On Patient Consultation Areas

Pharmacy Regulator Issues Guidelines On Patient Consultation Areas More>>>

ICCPE, PSI and HSE joint educational sessions

The PSI and ICCPE (Irish Centre for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education) have established a joint taskforce to collaborate with and support pharmacists during the implementation of key sections of the Pharmacy Act 2007. More>>>

Framework for Public and Service User Involvement in Health and Social Care Regulation in Ireland

The Health and Social Care Regulatory Forum of Chief Executives recently launched on their various websites a publication entitled Framework for Public and Service User Involvement in Health and Social Care Regulation in Ireland. More>>>

Consultation Document on Codeine Guidelines

The PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, has published draft guidance for pharmacists on the safe supply of non-prescription medicinal products containing codeine. More>>>

PSI Says Role of Other Health Professions Should Be Examined To Reduce Further Pressures

Statement by Dr Ambrose McLoughlin, Registrar and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland(PSI). More>>>

New Masters-Level Pharmacy Internship Programme Launched by Minister at RCSI

The Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD, today launched a new National Pharmacy Internship Programme which will introduce a Masters in Pharmacy in Ireland for the first time. More>>>

Launch of National Pharmacy Internship Programme

The new National Pharmacy Internship Programme will be launched today in RCSI by the Minster for Health and Children, Ms Mary Harney. More>>>

Healthcare Can Learn from Mistakes of Financial Sector

The healthcare profession must learn from the mistakes of the financial sector and ensure that a ‘value system’ that focuses on accountability and ethical obligations underpins all activity in the health area, according to Dr Ambrose McLoughlin, Registrar and CEO of the PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator. More>>>

Commencement of Part 6 of the Pharmacy Act 2007

The PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, has today welcomed the commencement of Part 6 of the Pharmacy Act 2007. More>>>

PSI Submission Calls for Pharmacy to be Brought in Line with International Practice

The PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, has said that greater use of pharmacy in frontline health services would save money and improve care for patients in the community, and recommends the development of a five-year strategic plan for pharmacy services. PSI Submission Calls For Pharmacy To Be Brought In Line With International Practice More>>>

Statement by President of the PSI on the Death of Professor John Feely

The President of the PSI has extended the sympathies of the organisation to the family of the late Professor John Feely. More>>>

New President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland

The Council of the PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the Pharmacy Regulator, has elected a new President, Noeleen Harvey. Mr Paul Fahey has been elected Vice-President. More>>>

PSI CEO Receives Patient Safety Award

Dr Ambrose McLoughlin, Registrar and CEO of the PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), has received the 2009 Aramark Healthcare Innovation ‘Outstanding Patient Contribution’ Award, it has been announced. More>>>

Joint Educational Sessions for Pharmacists June 2009

Joint initiative for PSI/ICCPE/HSE summer programme on the Code of Conduct for pharmacists, to include presentation on influenza pandemic preparedness by pharmacists. More>>>

Minister Appoints Members to PSI Council

The Minister for Health and Children has appointed the following to be members of the Council of the PSI with effect from 22 May 2009. More>>>

PSI Council Election 2009

In accordance with PSI (Council) Rules 2008, the returning officer Dr Ambrose McLoughlin, PSI Registrar, has declared the following five pharmacists as elected for the purposes of Section 10(3)(f) of the Pharmacy Act 2007, for appointment by the Minister for Health and Children to the PSI Council More>>>

PSI Reports Successful First Year as Pharmacy Regulator

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) has reported the successful implementation of significant sections of the new pharmacy legislation, including new registration systems for pharmacies and pharmacists, in its Annual Report for 2008. More>>>

Pharmacies Must Display New Certificates of Registration

The PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, has issued new certificates of registration to pharmacies which must now be clearly displayed on the premises so that the public can ensure that the pharmacy they use is properly registered with the regulator. More>>>

New Council Appointments to Pharmacy Regulator

The Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD, has appointed Dr John Hillery and Ms Kate Mulvenna to the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), the pharmacy regulator, it was announced today. More>>>

Pharmacy Regulator Issues Reminder on Paracetamol Supply in Pharmacies

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), the pharmacy regulator, has issued a reminder notice to pharmacies regarding new regulations governing the supply of medicines, especially those containing paracetamol, through pharmacies in Ireland. More>>>

Pharmacy Regulator Says Much Greater Role for Pharmacists in Safe Medicine Use

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), the statutory regulator for pharmacists and pharmacies, has welcomed the recommendations in the report of the Barry review group aimed at improving appropriate and safe medicine usage. More>>>

Pharmacy Regulator Hosts European Patient Safety Meeting

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), the pharmacy regulator, today hosted the Spring 2009 meeting of the Healthcare Professionals Crossing Borders (HPCB) initiative which discussed patients’ rights and effective healthcare regulation in Europe. More>>>

PSI staff appointments

The PSI has appointed three new members of staff. More>>>

PSI to Support Implementation of Patient Safety Report`

The PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland) the pharmacy regulator has welcomed the report of the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance ’Building a Culture of Patient Safety’ which was officially launched today by the Minister for Health and Children. More>>>

Online RPB Register Available to Public on PSI Website

The PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, has introduced a new online register that allows the public and patients to check if pharmacies are registered with the regulator. More>>>

PSI advertises for Head of Professional & Services Conduct Unit

The PSI is in the process of recruiting a Head of Professional & Services Conduct Unit. Click on the link for further details. More>>>

PSI and IMB Sign Agreement

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) and the Irish Medicines Board (IMB) will increase mutual cooperation following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two regulators. More>>>

Strong Regulator Will Ensure Highest Standards In Irish Pharmacy According To Expert

The complete implementation of the 2007 Pharmacy Act will ensure that the pharmacy profession will operate to the highest standards of practice, according to Ms. Jackie Giltrow, Head of Regulatory Transition with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB). More>>>