The PSI will keep you informed as we learn more through direct emails, on our website, and via webinars. To further facilitate understanding and discussion, PSI ran a webinar in partnership with the IIOP on 21 February. We also issued this
Press Release in response to the announcement from the Minister for Health about the extension of prescriptions to 12 months.
During the webinar, PSI provided information on the expected legislative changes to facilitate the first recommendation of the Taskforce (to enable pharmacists to extend prescriptions). It also included information on the overall work of the Expert Taskforce, with insights from the Chair of the Expert Taskforce, Dr. Pat O’Mahony, and PSI Registrar Joanne Kissane. You can access a recording of the webinar on the
IIOP website.
We are also developing a number of resources for pharmacists to support you in extending prescriptions, including the development of updated guidelines. These will be available well in advance of 1 September to support pharmacists and pharmacies in preparing to provide this new service.
You can learn more about the Expert Taskforce, including the group members and progress to date, on the
Department of Health website. You can also access the Interim Report of the Taskforce, which provides an overview of the first recommendation.