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Irish Pharmacy Law & Ethics Flashcards

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  1. Which legislation established the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) as the regulator of pharmacists and pharmacies?

    Answer: Pharmacy Act 2007

    The Pharmacy Act 2007 established the PSI, replacing the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland Act 1875. It set out PSI's functions: registration, fitness to practise, pharmacy inspection and education standards.

  2. Under the Pharmacy Act 2007, who is legally responsible for ensuring a pharmacy complies with all legal requirements?

    Answer: The superintendent pharmacist

    The superintendent pharmacist bears legal responsibility for the management of the pharmacy and compliance with all relevant laws, including the Pharmacy Act 2007 and Misuse of Drugs Regulations.

  3. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) in Ireland is responsible for:

    Answer: Authorisation and licensing of medicinal products

    The HPRA authorises medicines for the Irish market, oversees clinical trials, regulates medical devices and controls narcotics licensing. It is the competent authority under EU pharmaceutical law.

  4. A controlled drug prescription under Irish law must be valid for how long after the date of issue?

    Answer: 28 days

    Under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations, a CD prescription is valid for 28 days from the date written. Pharmacists must not dispense after this period.

  5. Which schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1988 (as amended) covers morphine?

    Answer: Schedule 2

    Morphine is a Schedule 2 controlled drug. Schedule 2 CDs have the highest level of control for medicinal use — requiring full CD prescription requirements, CD register entries and safe custody.

  6. Under PSI guidance, the minimum period for retaining prescription records in a pharmacy in Ireland is:

    Answer: 6 years

    PSI requires pharmacy prescription records (including GMS/DPS claims) to be retained for a minimum of 6 years. This aligns with general healthcare record retention policy in Ireland.