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Report

Evans, David and Keenan, Eamonn (2024) Pharmacy needle exchange programme: review of performance indicators. Dublin: Health Service Executive.

College of Mental Health Pharmacy. (2024) Community pharmacy: delivering substance misuse services. London: Office for Health Improvement & Disparities.

Irish Pharmacy Union. (2023) Irish Pharmacy Union annual report 2022. Dublin: Irish Pharmacy Union.

Practitioner Health Matters Programme. (2022) Practitioner Health Matters Programme annual report 2021. Dublin: Practitioner Health Matters Programme.

Salom, Caroline and Maravilla, Joemer and Thomas, Natalie and Juckel, Jennifer and Daly, Catherine and Peacock, Amy and Gisev, Natasha (2022) Evaluation of the pharmaceutical benefits scheme subsidised take home naloxone pilot. Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia.

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KPMG. (2021) Annual review of community pharmacy in Ireland 2020. Dublin: Irish Pharmacy Union.

Health Service Executive. (2021) Guidance on appropriate prescribing of benzodiazepines and z-drugs (BZRA) for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia. Dublin: Health Service Executive.

Practitioner Health Matters Programme. (2021) Practitioner Health Matters Programme annual report 2020. Dublin: Practitioner Health Matters Programme.

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Dail Debates

[Oireachtas] Seanad Éireann debate. Commencement matters - Medicinal products [Synthetic opioids]. (13 Dec 2023)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 215 - Departmental data [33123/22] [Needle exchange]. (22 Jun 2022)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 216 - Departmental data [33124/22] [Needle exchange]. (22 Jun 2022)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 856 – Medicinal products [codeine] [18195/22]. (05 Apr 2022)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 402 - Health Services [2422/15] [Chemists and methadone]. (20 Jan 2015)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 401 - Health services [Chemists & Methadone] [2422/15]. (20 Jan 2015)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 415 - Drug treatment programmes policy [40010/14] [Needle exchange]. (21 Oct 2014)

[Oireachtas] Joint Committee on Health and Children debate. Expanding the role of the pharmacy: Irish Pharmacy Union (continued). (01 Jul 2014)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 427 - Pharmacy services [Methadone] [47750/13]. (12 Nov 2013)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 127 - Medicinal products [Codeine] [42115/10]. (11 Nov 2010)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 123, 137, 149 - Pharmacy regulations [Mephedrone] [2755/10, 2785/10, 2834/10]. (21 Jan 2010)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 79, 83, 86 - Community pharmacy services [25814/07, 25850/07, 25930/07]. (25 Oct 2007)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 191 - Pharmacy regulations [5945/06]. (15 Feb 2006)

Thesis

Gupta, AK (2013) The implementation of an audit programme across drug treatment centre (DTC) pharmacies. MSc thesis, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

O'Connor, Sile (2002) Pharmaceutical services for patients in methadone treatment in Ireland and the introduction of the Methadone Protocol Scheme. PhD thesis, Trinity College Dublin.

News

[Department of Health] Minister for Health secures government approval to further expand the role of pharmacists. (17 Apr 2024)

[Department of Health] Minister Butler launches campaign to promote the safe sales of paracetamol by staff in pharmacy and non-pharmacy retail settings. (17 Oct 2023)

[RTE Primetime] , McMorrow, Conor Some pharmacies failed to adhere to codeine guidelines - investigation. (04 Oct 2022)

[Irish Sun] , De Vaal, Danny CODE RED Inside Ireland’s hidden codeine epidemic as addiction expert reveals some people take dozens of pain pills everyday. (16 May 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Rourke, Ryan Aggression caused by crack cocaine forces Limerick pharmacists to quit needle exchange programme. (21 Apr 2022)

[newstalk.com] , Staines, Michael Call for drugs to be 'nationalised' and legally sold in Government-run pharmacies. (24 Oct 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel More than 2,000 inmates receiving methadone treatment. (16 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Codeine overdoses down 33% since 2010 painkiller restrictions. (04 Feb 2019)

[Irish Times] , Wall, Martin Volume of anabolic steriods seized in Ireland alarms pharmacists. (28 Apr 2018)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Services sees more doctors seeking help for mental health and addiction issues. (12 Apr 2018)

[Irish Medical Times] Controlled drugs guidance. (03 Nov 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Pharmacists warn over buying medicine online. (29 Jun 2017)

[Medical Independent] , Cahill, Niamh HSE below target for PNEX pharmacies. (25 May 2017)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Irish Pharmacy Union calls for decriminalisation of drugs for personal use. (07 May 2017)

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Accessibility to medication a key issue in addiction among medics. (12 Apr 2017)

[Department of Health] Minister Harris announces ‘pivotal step’ on medicinal cannabis access programme – prescribers, patients and pharmacists to draw up guidance for the safe use of cannabis-based treatments for qualifying patients. (29 Mar 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Pharmacies hit by theft of cash, drugs, and cosmetics. (15 Jan 2016)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Mental health service for medics. (03 Sep 2015)

[Irish Examiner] Boots and College of Surgeons roll out alcohol detox programme. (23 Jun 2015)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Sleeping pills still not being properly prescribed - audit. (12 Mar 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , Buckley, Dan 75% of chemists have been hit by crime. (11 Feb 2015)

[Mid Ulster Mail] Community partnership provides lifeline against alcohol and substance misuse. (12 Oct 2012)

[thejournal.ie] Pharmacists express concern over addiction to pain relief. (01 May 2012)

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. [The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland] New codeine guidance now in force – Pharmacy Regulator. (01 Aug 2010)