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Pharmacies at risk of another Dr Shipman, warns expert

IRELAND’S liberal pharmacy market could be exploited by someone like Dr Harold Shipman, who obtained large quantities of controlled drugs and used them to kill victims, a British pharmaceutical expert warned yesterday.

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Warning over killer doctor threat

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Anger over price hike for steroid treatment

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Pharmacies can 'reduce demand on A&E units'

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Contraceptive services in most pharmacies

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Key drugs out of stock, pharmacists warn

Pharmacy sector reform measures approved

REFORMING measures to increase competition and raise standards in Ireland’s pharmacy sector have been approved by the Government.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2005

Pharmacists look for new contract deal with Govt

The President of the Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU) Dr Karl Hilton has called for urgent talks on the negotiation on a new contract between pharmacists and the Department of Health.

Sun, 24 Apr, 2005

Pharmacists seek drug licence review

UP to 800 medicines in regular use are not licensed by the Irish Medicines Board (IMB), a situation that is causing increasing problems for pharmacists.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2005

Generic drugs to save State €100m

UP to €100 million will be saved on Government medical costs annually following a decision to allow pharmacists prescribe cheaper over-the-counter drugs to medical card holders.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2005

IMB to investigate controversial pain killer

Claire O’Sullivan

Tue, 01 Feb, 2005

Pharmacists claim cure for A&E ills

Caroline O’Doherty

Tue, 01 Feb, 2005

Report claims pharmacists enjoy 33% profit margin

WITH a profit margin of 33%, Irish pharmacists enjoy the highest profit margins on medicines anywhere in Europe, a controversial report claims.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2004

Harney welcomed to new post

Tánaiste Mary Harney has been welcomed to her new post by representatives of hospital consultants and pharmacists.

Wed, 29 Sep, 2004

Pharmacists issue warning over 'e-pharmacy'

The Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU), which represents 1,400 community pharmacists across the country, has warned that it is likely that a growing numbers of Irish people are buying medicines over the internet.

Wed, 18 Aug, 2004

Health minister and Irish Medical Organisation continue to trade blows

THE row between the Health Minister and the main doctors' union escalated yesterday as both sides continued to trade criticisms.

Fri, 16 Jul, 2004

€500m health centre plan worries pharmacists

TRADITIONAL community pharmacies are at risk if plans for a €500 million nationwide chain of health centres are allowed to go ahead, the body representing independent pharmacists said yesterday.

Wed, 14 Jul, 2004

Talk the talk

Karl Hilton, incoming president of the Irish Pharmaceutical Union, talks to David Clerkin.

Mon, 31 May, 2004

Pharmacists demand consultation on drugs bill

Better management of the national drugs bill could save the government €100m a year, according to the Irish Pharmaceutical Union, which holds its AGM this weekend.

Sun, 16 May, 2004

'Government must safeguard standards of pharmacies'

Pharmacists are calling for new measures to retain ownership of chemist practices in Ireland.

Sat, 15 May, 2004

Vital medicines ‘blocked by profitable drug companies’

DRUG manufacturers cherry picking lucrative markets are depriving Irish customers of essential medicines, the Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU) has warned.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003

Pharmacists oppose medical card plans

The Irish Pharmaceutical Union has said it would oppose any plan to extend the terms of the medical card scheme to other services provided by pharmacists on behalf of the State.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2003