It is important to be aware of the pharmacy and medicines legislation that apply to the practice of pharmacy in Ireland to ensure patient safety, maintain public trust and for the provision of high-quality professional care, within a pharmacist's scope of practice. You can access the Pharmacy Act 2007, and other relevant legislation, on the Irish Statute Book website - see Pharmacy Act 2007.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)

The PSI - The Pharmacy Regulator, is the statutory body responsible for regulating pharmacists and pharmacies in the public interest. Their mission is to assure patient safety and public trust in pharmacy through effective regulation. The PSI is governed by a 21 member Council, with a non-pharmacists majority. The Pharmacy Act 2007 (as amended) established the role and responsibilities of the PSI.

The PSI website has information on pharmacy and medicines legislation at the following link: PSI: Pharmacy and Medicines Legislation

This includes information on:

• Pharmacy Act 2007
• Animal Remedies
• Health Act
• Irish Medicines Board
• Medicinal Products Regulations
• Regulation of Pharmacy Businesses
• Falsified Medicines Directive

 

Pharmacy and Medicines Legislation training programme

The Pharmacy and Medicines Legislation training programme provides a comprehensive overview of pharmacy and medicines legislation that applies to the practice of pharmacy, along with practical applications of legislation, and its interaction with other tools such as the Code of Conduct for Pharmacists. Registered pharmacists, who have a login to the IIOP website, can enrol on this training programme at the following link:

Pharmacy and Medicines Legislation training programme

Please note: This training programme is only available to pharmacists registered in Ireland.