A Guide to Irish Pharmacy Laws Every Pharmacist Should Know
Pharmacists in Ireland must navigate a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework designed to ensure the safe, effective, and ethical provision of pharmacy services. Essential laws and regulations that every pharmacist should be familiar with include: 1. The Pharmacy Act 2007 and Its Regulations The Pharmacy Act 2007 is the cornerstone of pharmacy law in Ireland, establishing the PSI as the regulatory authority and defining the legal framework governing the pharmacy sector. It oversees the registration, regulation, and disciplinary processes for pharmacists and pharmacies. · The Act sets out provisions relating to professional conduct, pharmacy premises, and the control and supply of medicines. 2. Code of Conduct for Pharmacists Under the Pharmacy Act 2007, the PSI has developed a statutory Code of Conduct, which sets out the core principles and professional standards pharmacists ...