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Webinar overview:
This webinar will provide an overview of the development and implementation of the Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025. It will highlight the collaborative work undertaken by the Department of Health, the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Irish Pharmacy Union in partnership with multiple teams and stakeholders, progress achieved to date, and priorities through to 2027. Speakers will also explore the supports available to the profession and share practical insights into how the Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025 is being implemented to enable community pharmacists to deliver expanded services and enhance patient care within their local populations.
The session will also introduce the role of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer (CPO), outlining why the position was established, the strategic vision behind its creation, and its importance in supporting pharmacy reform. Participants will gain an overview of the CPO's leadership role in pharmacy policy, workforce development, and service innovation, as well as the key priorities and opportunities for the profession in the years ahead.