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As pharmacists, we are committed to delivering a quality, accessible, personal and professional service that puts the patient first.

 

Minister for Health Launches New Pharmacy Campaign to Improve Asthma Control

Thursday, 04 March 2010 00:00

A new campaign to promote asthma control was launched today by Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD. The campaign, a joint initiative between The Asthma Society of Ireland and the Irish Pharmacy Union, will encourage patients with asthma to visit their local pharmacist to get advice on getting the most from their inhaler. The campaign was prompted by the fact that two out of three asthma patients do not have their symptoms under control. Incorrect inhaler technique can result in poor asthma control and an increase in symptoms. The campaign is running in pharmacies across the country and asthma patients are invited to visit their local pharmacy to have their inhaler technique checked for free. 

 

Pharmacists welcome report on Primary Medical Care in the Community

Wednesday, 10 February 2010 09:00

Report recommends expansion of pharmacists’ role

The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU), the representative body for 1,800 pharmacists across the country, welcomes the report on Primary Medical Care in the Community, published today by the Joint Committee for Health and Children.  In particular, the IPU welcomes the recommendation to expand the role of the pharmacist to provide additional healthcare services to patients.  Recommendations include medicine use reviews, a minor ailments scheme, health promotion and screening.

   
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