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The European Commission is asking for public input on the current rules that help protect consumer health by making sure that all cosmetics meet strict safety requirements before being sold. They have opened a consultation where everyone can provide input on the effectiveness of the Cosmetics Regulation. You can share your feedback before 21 March. To provide feedback see: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bette…

This study is aiming to understand what deprescribing recommendations should look like, to inform future guideline development. If you're a healthcare professional, please consider taking part in this short survey!

Thanks to Deputy Stephen Mathews for attending the launch of the @IrishPharmacy White Paper and for supporting us on World Pharmacists Day #WorldPharmacistsDay #ThinkPharmacy

Thanks to @McConalogue for attending the launch of the @IrishPharmacy White Paper and for supporting us on World Pharmacists Day #WorldPharmacistsDay #ThinkPharmacy

💊 In celebration of World Pharmacists Day, the IPU is launching our White Paper, Key Enablers for a Sustainable Pharmacy Model, at the RCPI today. #WhitePaperLaunch #ThinkPharmacy #IPU #WorldPharmacistsDay

Happy #WorldPharmacistsDay to all of the brilliant pharmacists out there. Delighted to be at the launch of the @IrishPharmacy White Paper for a Sustainable Pharmacy Model. Lots of recommendations to drive safe access to quality care. ipu.ie/communication/…

The @IrishPharmacy launched today a White Paper showing how community #pharmacies can be further enabled to become the healthcare hubs of the future. It calls for collaborative efforts to enhance healthcare delivery in Ireland. 👏🏼

📰 The IPU welcomes passing of Health Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024. The legislation will facilitate an enhanced role for pharmacists and will assist with the management of the problem of medicine shortages. The IPU calls for its rapid implementation. bit.ly/4bGrQci

🚩 Two Become One - Transformation Coming! IPU Academy and IPU Training are merging to become the IPU Professional Academy and will soon unveil a significantly upgraded online platform. 🚀📚 Stay tuned for updates on our social media and check our weekly eNewsletter.

📔IPU Review June. In this article, IPU Editorial Manager Siobhán Kane looks at what the European Health Data Space is, and what it means for patients and healthcare professionals. 📌Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3xckGP5 #ThinkPharmacy #PatientCare

🚨 Only two weeks left to take part in the Public Consultation on expanding the role of pharmacists in Ireland! Make your voice heard! The IPU encourages you to participate here ➡️ bit.ly/4aIFivO #ThinkPharmacy #PublicConsultation #HSE #PharmacistIreland

Welcome announcement by @DonnellyStephen @roinnslainte to recognise what pharmacists can do to enhance patient outcomes, by providing the right care, at right time, in right place when enabled and resourced fairly @IrishPharmacy @HSELive @rtenews @NewstalkFM

Progress

Tony O’Brien: Delays in public patients’ access to the very latest drugs are undermining cancer care reforms independent.ie/opinion/commen…

📅 Just 45 days left until we meet at the IPU National Pharmacy Conference 2024. Book your tickets now ➡️ bit.ly/3Ueem2D 🚩 Don’t miss the largest pharmacy educational and networking event in Ireland. #IPUConference #ThinkPharmacy #PharmacyIreland

📢Just published: first Union list of critical medicines ➡️ europa.eu/!P7WmMK The list includes over 200 active substances crucial for EU patients and health systems, and will guide 🇪🇺efforts to manage and prevent #shortages.

🚩Pharmacists are professional medicine and healthcare experts. 💁🏻They may offer a range of health services, such as blood pressure measurement, cholesterol testing and seasonal flu vaccination. Ask your local pharmacist about the services they provide. #AskYourPharmacist

🙅🏼‍♀️ 25 November is International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women. 🚩 #SafePharmacy offers support to victims of domestic abuse by allowing them access to domestic violence services through their local pharmacies. #ThinkPharmacy

📔IPU Review November. The European Commission adopted a set of actions on 24 October to better prevent and mitigate critical medicine shortages in the EU, this winter, next winter and beyond. 📌Read more at the #IPUReview ➡️ bit.ly/47d9z5i #ThinkPharmacy

Minister for Health, @DonnellyStephen, topped up his protection with the #FluVaccine at @MeagherPharmcy today. 💉 Getting your flu vaccine is the best way you can protect yourself and also your family, colleagues and people you care for. #ThinkPharmacy #Vaccines