Welcome to the IPU Website

The Irish Pharmacy Union is a professional body representing pharmacists. Members of the Union aim to provide the best possible professional pharmaceutical service to all members of the public.

They are committed to delivering a quality, accessible, personal and professional service that puts the patient first and has as its primary goal the optimization of the health and well-being of society.

Pharmacists welcome IPHA Reductions but warn of transition difficulties

3.30pm Sunday 31 January 2010. The Irish Pharmacy Union, the representative body for 1,800 community pharmacists, responded to the agreement between the pharmaceutical manufacturers and the Government to reduce the price of medicines saying that it was good news for patients, particularly those patients who do not qualify for a medical card.
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Cancer Control Programme Welcomed

15 January 2010: The Irish Pharmacy Union, the representative body for 1,800 pharmacists, welcomes today’s announcement on the roll out of colorectal cancer screening and the cervical cancer vaccine. The President of the IPU, Liz Hoctor said “These are very positive developments for patients and will lead to the early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer and reduce the risk of cervical cancer among women.”

Quitting Smoking?

Ask your pharmacist first

Pharmacist Kathy Maher is currently working with RTE’s The Afternoon Show to help people to give up smoking. For the next ten weeks, the Afternoon Show will track the progress of three volunteers who have decided to quit smoking. Click on the link below to see Kathy on the show.

wmv RTE1 The Afternoon Show

If you would like to quit smoking, ask your local pharmacist, who is a healthcare professional and will be able to provide you with advice, encouragement and support on quitting and staying off cigarettes.

Click 'Read more' for further information if you are trying to quit.