PSI Irish Pharmacy Law

Question 1

What is the Pharmacy Act 2007 and what did it establish?

Accepted Answer

The primary legislation governing pharmacy practice in Ireland, establishing the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) as the pharmacy regulator

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An act that deregulated pharmacy practice in Ireland

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A law that only applies to hospital pharmacists

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An act governing the manufacture of pharmaceuticals

Question 2

Under Irish law, who can own and operate a pharmacy?

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A registered pharmacist, a partnership where all partners are registered pharmacists, or a company where the superintendent pharmacist is responsible for the professional aspects

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Only doctors can own pharmacies

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Anyone can own a pharmacy without qualifications

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Only the HSE can operate pharmacies

Question 3

What are Scheduled Substances under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977-2016 in Ireland?

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Controlled drugs classified into five schedules based on their therapeutic value and potential for misuse, with different regulations for each schedule

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All prescription-only medicines

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Only illegal street drugs

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Substances used in food production

Question 4

What are the requirements for a valid prescription under the Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations 2003?

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It must include the prescriber's name, address, and qualification; the patient's name and address; the drug name, form, strength, dose, quantity; the date; and the prescriber's signature

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Only the drug name and patient name are required

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Prescriptions can be verbal only

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No specific format is required

Question 5

What is the role of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)?

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To regulate the pharmacy profession, register pharmacists and pharmacies, set education standards, investigate complaints, and protect public health

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To represent pharmacists in pay negotiations

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To manufacture and distribute medicines

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To run the national pharmacy chain

Question 6

What does the Medicinal Products (Control of Advertising) Regulations 2007 restrict?

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The advertising of prescription medicines to the general public, and sets rules for the advertising of all medicinal products including non-prescription medicines

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Only the advertising of cosmetics

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Only television advertising of medicines

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There are no restrictions on medicine advertising in Ireland