Pharmacists dispensing unlicensed medications due to shortages
Exempt medicinal products can be legally supplied under prescription but are not assessed by the Health Products Regulatory Authority
Exempt medicinal products can be legally supplied under prescription but are not assessed by the Health Products Regulatory Authority
Many of the medicines currently listed as out of stock or in short supply do not have a generic alternative
Half of Irish adults say price of everyday medicines has increased over past year, according to Azure Pharmaceuticals
Irish Pharmacy Union says fees have not increased in 16 years and pharmacists are operating State schemes at a loss
Representative body calls for the appointment of a chief pharmaceutical officer as exists in other countries
Irish Pharmacy Union says serious shortage protocol under new legislation will ease pressure on doctors, pharmacists and patients
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Rising labour costs thrown into sharp relief as waning interest in Covid vaccinations exposes finances of rural chemists
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As shortages bite, many beleaguered pharmacists are ringing GPs to request alternative antibiotics
Amid a GP shortage, many of those remaining are struggling to keep up with mammoth workloads
Problems with communication are exacerbating a difficult winter as supply chain issues mean a growing number of medicines are not available
‘Serious shortage protocol’ would allow alternative antibiotics to be dispensed without need to contact GPs
Full potential of this sector must be embraced as staffing and cost challenges mount
Community pharmacists tell of long hours, no breaks and being asked to forgo annual leave as pandemic increases pressure
Industry calls for more third-level places and reduction of needless paperwork
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Ambulances, pharmacies and nursing homes among services affected by staff absences
Price of devices escalate as supply becomes tighter, according to pharmacists
More than 1.3 million boosters are given in State so far in race against highly contagious Omicron variant
Chemists to provide boosters to over 50s, despite receiving go-ahead for range of cohorts
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Survey suggests GP visits fell during pandemic while pharmacy visits rose
Letter tells Taoiseach of failed attempt to donate unused stock to other waiting lists
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People do not need to register online but must book a vaccine appointment
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