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TouchStore Training Now Available – Book Your Place
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can now register for our TouchStore Training Sessions in partnership with Clarity Locums. These sessions are designed to support locums in mastering TouchStore software and increasing workflow efficiency.
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Wexford Pharmacy Technician Wins National Recognition
A Wexford-based pharmacy technician has been awarded Pharmacy Technician of the Year, highlighting the exceptional standards of pharmacy practice across Ireland.
Read the full article via the Independent.ie
Wexford Woman Named Pharmacy Technician of the Year
Study Links GLP-1 Diabetes Medications to Eye Disease
A new study has found that patients using GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may face a significantly increased risk of serious eye conditions, including non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION).
Full research overview:
GLP-1s Linked to Increased Risk of Serious Eye Disease
MHRA Urges Women on Weight-Loss Injections to Use Effective Contraception
The MHRA has released new guidance warning that women using GLP-1 weight-loss injections must ensure effective contraception due to potential hormonal impacts and ovulation changes.
Read the full update:
MHRA Contraception Warning
Proposed Ban on Distance Selling Pharmacies Raises Ownership Concerns
Pharmacy contract ownership rules in the UK could see significant disruption following proposals to ban Distance Selling Pharmacies (DSPs). This change may limit who can legally operate a pharmacy.
Impact of DSP Ban on Pharmacy Contracts
CPI Safety Intervention Training – June 2025
Healthcare professionals working in behavioural care or high-risk environments are encouraged to register for CPI Safety Intervention Training offered by Clarity Locums. These sessions teach vital de-escalation and crisis response techniques.
Register here
HIQA to Release Nursing Home Reports Following RTÉ Investigation
Following a major RTÉ exposé, HIQA is set to release a series of investigative reports into Irish nursing homes. This comes amid growing scrutiny of care standards across the sector.
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HSE Demands Accountability Over Waiting List Funding
In the wake of the Children’s Health Ireland scandal, public hospitals in Ireland are being asked to account for how waiting list reduction funding has been used.
Full report from Independent.ie
GLP-1 Safety Study Relevant for Prescribing GPs
The study on GLP-1 drugs and eye health should prompt GPs to reassess patient screening and risk communication, especially when prescribing for diabetes or obesity.
Study Details
GP Satisfaction Falls to Historic Lows
Patient satisfaction with general practice services across the UK has hit a record low, largely due to appointment delays and accessibility issues.
BBC Coverage
Garda Investigation into Unpublished CHI Report
A previously unpublished Children’s Health Ireland report has been referred to Gardaí amid serious concerns over clinical standards and child safety.
Read the full report from The Journal:
HSE Refers CHI Report to Gardaí
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