Irish Pharmacy Union

Irish Pharmacy Union The voice of community pharmacy The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is the representative and professional body for community pharmacists.

Our mission is to promote the professional and economic interests of our members. Members of the IPU are committed to delivering a quality, accessible, personal and professional service that puts the patient first and has as its primary goal the optimisation of the health and well-being of society.

📰IPU Review FebruaryThe Global Year in Pharmacy: 2025 in ReviewThe World Pharmacy Council’s Sector Analysis Report 2025 ...
20/02/2026

📰IPU Review February

The Global Year in Pharmacy: 2025 in Review

The World Pharmacy Council’s Sector Analysis Report 2025 provides an in-depth analysis of world pharmacy, with both the expansion of new services, and the struggle for financial viability evident in all countries examined. Stephen Armstrong, Chief Economist at the WPC provides an overview of the Report in this article.

Read the full article at https://ipu.ie/ipu-review-article/the-global-year-in-pharmacy-2025-in-review/

Pharmacists can now assess, advise and prescribe for 8 common conditions 💊🌐Visit www.commonconditions.ie for more inform...
19/02/2026

Pharmacists can now assess, advise and prescribe for 8 common conditions 💊

🌐Visit www.commonconditions.ie for more information

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Students - Join us at the IPU Conference 2026 on 9 May at the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Carlow! 🌟This is a fantastic opportu...
19/02/2026

Students - Join us at the IPU Conference 2026 on 9 May at the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Carlow! 🌟

This is a fantastic opportunity for pharmacy students to gain valuable insights from industry experts, network with peers, and meet with future colleagues. 💡🎓

Special Student rate of just €20
Book now. ➡️ ipu.ie/conference

🚩Final call for Sponsors for the IPU National Pharmacy Conference 2026, which will take place at the Mount Wolseley Hote...
17/02/2026

🚩Final call for Sponsors for the IPU National Pharmacy Conference 2026, which will take place at the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Carlow, on 9 May.

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your business at Ireland’s leading pharmacy event and connect with industry professionals from across the country.

Book now at ipu.ie/sponsorship

We are delighted to welcome Dr Diarmuid Quinlan and Dr Edel Burton as speakers to the IPU Conference 2026! 🎤💡They will b...
17/02/2026

We are delighted to welcome Dr Diarmuid Quinlan and Dr Edel Burton as speakers to the IPU Conference 2026! 🎤💡

They will be presenting a clinical CPD session entitled “Perspectives on Isotretinoin – Prescribing in Primary Care”.

📅 Saturday, 9 May
📍 Mount Wolseley Hotel, Carlow
🎟️ Book your ticket now ➡️ www.ipu.ie/conference

We are Hiring: Claims Analyst (Maternity Cover)The Irish Pharmacy Union is recruiting a Claims Analyst to join our Contr...
16/02/2026

We are Hiring: Claims Analyst (Maternity Cover)
The Irish Pharmacy Union is recruiting a Claims Analyst to join our Contracts Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support pharmacists nationwide and shape the ongoing development of community pharmacy services.

What we are looking for:
• Qualified Pharmacy Technician (IPU or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a pharmacy technician role
• Strong knowledge of PCRS claims and reimbursement
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism

If you are passionate about supporting community pharmacies and have strong experience in PCRS claims administration, we would love to hear from you.

View full details & apply at: https://jobs.ipu.ie/job/claims-analyst-ipu/

Log in to the IPU Professional Academy LMS to join ‘Update on the Management of Psoriasis (2026)’ webinar.    ✅ Open exc...
16/02/2026

Log in to the IPU Professional Academy LMS to join ‘Update on the Management of Psoriasis (2026)’ webinar.

✅ Open exclusively to IPU & IPU Professional Academy members
📅 Monday, 16 February
🕣 7.30pm
🔗 For more details, visit: www.ipuacademy.ie

📖 IPU Review February Issue State of Health in the EU: IrelandClare Fitzell, Secretary General of the IPU, reviews the S...
12/02/2026

📖 IPU Review February Issue

State of Health in the EU: Ireland

Clare Fitzell, Secretary General of the IPU, reviews the State of Health in the EU: Ireland Country Health Profile 2025, published in December, and outlines the findings that are most relevant to community pharmacists and to IPU advocacy on behalf of members.

Read full article at: https://ipu.ie/ipu-review-article/state-of-health-in-the-eu-ireland/

Address

Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham
Dublin

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35314936401

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