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DispenSense: Pharmacy Innovation for the Future
Clarity Locums highlights a significant leap in pharmacy management through DispenSense, an advanced digital tool designed to optimise dispensing accuracy, reduce waste, and improve workflow visibility for community pharmacies.
Chemist Warehouse Considers Bray Central Location
Australian discount pharmacy giant Chemist Warehouse is eyeing a potential expansion into Ireland, with Bray Central Shopping Centre named as a likely first location. This move could increase competition and shake up local pricing models.
LloydsPharmacy Closure: What Comes Next?
As LloydsPharmacy exits the Irish market, uncertainty looms for staff, locums, and patients. Some sites have reopened under new ownership, but the closure raises questions about the sustainability of large-scale pharmacy chains operating in the Irish healthcare landscape.
NPA Declines to Recommend Collective Action
Despite sector-wide frustration over funding and workload, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has confirmed it will not recommend collective action that might disrupt patient services. The association instead calls for continued lobbying and negotiation.
Rebuilding the Appeal of Community Pharmacy Jobs
Labour MP Stephen Kinnock has urged healthcare leaders to take action in making community pharmacy careers more attractive. He emphasised the need for investment in training, pay, and working conditions to support long-term recruitment.
Prescription Charges Frozen for May
The UK government has announced that prescription charges will remain at £9.90 for the month of May. This decision delays an expected annual increase, offering brief financial relief to patients across England.
Avoiding Burnout as a Locum GP
In a new blog, Clarity Locums shares strategies for avoiding burnout while working as a locum GP. Topics include managing flexible schedules, setting boundaries, and protecting personal well-being in a high-pressure field.
Minister Witnesses Overcrowding Firsthand in Limerick
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly made a surprise visit to University Hospital Limerick, where he witnessed the highest trolley numbers in the country. His visit underscores the severity of hospital overcrowding and broader resource limitations.
Outgoing IMO President Warns of Ethical Erosion
Dr. John Cannon, outgoing president of the Irish Medical Organisation, warned that the current healthcare system chaos is affecting ethical standards. He called for urgent reform to protect patient care and professional integrity.
Clarity Locums’ Environmental Impact Update
Clarity Locums continues to lead in sustainability, having recently planted 3,657 trees and offset over 1,097 tonnes of CO₂. This environmental milestone forms part of our broader commitment to corporate responsibility and climate-positive operations.
Investment Funds and Irish Nursing Homes
A recent RTÉ Brainstorm article critiques the growing involvement of private investment funds in Ireland’s nursing home sector. Concerns include the risk of profit being prioritised over patient care, particularly in long-term residential settings.
Inspiring New Nurse Graduate from Offaly
Offaly native and DCU graduate Laura Farrell has shared her personal story in a recent Ireland Live feature, describing her passion for nursing and commitment to community-based care. Her journey offers encouragement to future professionals entering the field.
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