UD Talks

Pharmacy in Ireland is evolving, with pharmacists taking on an increasingly important role in clinical care and the wider healthcare system.

In this episode of UD Talks, we speak with Joanne Kissane, Registrar and Chief Officer, PSI, about the future of pharmacy practice, exploring expanded clinical roles, pharmacist prescribing, workforce and education, primary care integration, technology and AI. Joanne explores how the role of the pharmacist has changed over the past decade, the opportunities for pharmacists to expand their clinical contribution, and what Ireland can learn from countries where pharmacist prescribing is already established.

The content of this podcast is intended for pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and individuals with a professional interest in community pharmacy. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content within this podcast, United Drug cannot accept responsibility for any mistakes, errors, or inaccuracies.

Listeners are strongly advised to verify the information contained in this podcast with a relevant healthcare provider or seek medical advice where appropriate before acting on any information provided. United Drug shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of the information contained in this podcast. This disclaimer operates to limit United Drug’s liability under contract, tort (including negligence), or statute. This disclaimer is provided to ensure that listeners are aware of the limitations of liability before they rely on the content.

In this episode of UD Talks, we speak to Professor Donal O’Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist and former Clinical Lead on Obesity.

Donal discusses the evolving understanding of obesity as a chronic disease and how approaches to obesity management have changed over recent years.

The conversation explores the significant improvements in treatment options, the importance of supporting patients through weight management, and how healthcare professionals can approach conversations about weight in a sensitive and effective way.

The content of this podcast is intended for pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and individuals with a professional interest in community pharmacy. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content within this podcast, United Drug cannot accept responsibility for any mistakes, errors, or inaccuracies. Listeners are strongly advised to verify the information contained in this podcast with a relevant healthcare provider or seek medical advice where appropriate before acting on any information provided. United Drug shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of the information contained in this podcast.

This disclaimer operates to limit United Drug’s liability under contract, tort (including negligence), or statute. This disclaimer is provided to ensure that listeners are aware of the limitations of liability before they rely on the content.

To mark the 25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day, this episode of UD Talks explores the progress made in overdose awareness and prevention, and the role pharmacists can play in helping to save lives.

Host Denis O’Driscoll, Superintendent Pharmacist with McCabes Pharmacy and Independent Chair of the National Naloxone Oversight Quality Assurance Group, is joined by Jenny Smyth, Project Lead for the HSE Naloxone Project, to discuss how approaches to overdose prevention have evolved over the past 25 years.

The content of this podcast is intended for pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and individuals with a professional interest in community pharmacy. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content within this podcast, United Drug cannot accept responsibility for any mistakes, errors, or inaccuracies. Listeners are strongly advised to verify the information contained in this podcast with a relevant healthcare provider or seek medical advice where appropriate before acting on any information provided. United Drug shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of the information contained in this podcast. This disclaimer operates to limit United Drug’s liability under contract, tort (including negligence), or statute. This disclaimer is provided to ensure that listeners are aware of the limitations of liability before they rely on the content.

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In this powerful episode of UD Talks, host Denis O'Driscoll, Superintendent Pharmacist at McCabes Pharmacy, is joined by Fiona Tuomey, Founder and CEO of HUGG (Healing Untold Grief Groups). Fiona shares her deeply personal story and how it led her to establish HUGG, Ireland’s first peer support organisation for those bereaved by suicide.

Together, Denis and Fiona explore the often-silent grief experienced by families and friends, the vital importance of peer support, and how healthcare professionals – especially in community pharmacy – can help support those navigating the complex journey of suicide bereavement.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand the impact of suicide on families and the simple ways we can all offer compassion and support.

For more on HUGG, visit www.hugg.ie. The content of this podcast is intended for pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and individuals with a professional interest in community pharmacy. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content within this podcast, United Drug cannot accept responsibility for any mistakes, errors, or inaccuracies. 

Listeners are strongly advised to verify the information contained in this podcast with a relevant healthcare provider or seek medical advice where appropriate before acting on any information provided. United Drug shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of the information contained in this podcast.

This disclaimer operates to limit United Drug’s liability under contract, tort (including negligence), or statute. This disclaimer is provided to ensure that listeners are aware of the limitations of liability before they rely on the content. By continuing to listen to this podcast, listeners signify their assent to this disclaimer.

This episode of UD Talks focusses on the future of pharmacy. Joining Denis is Joanne Kissane, Registrar of PSI, also an experienced pharmacist and a forward-thinking voice in the industry.
As the role of pharmacists continues to expand, Joanne’s insights into what lies ahead for the profession are both timely and necessary. Her expertise is combined with Denis’s practical understanding of the challenges faced by pharmacists on the ground.
 
The content of this podcast is intended for pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and individuals with a professional interest in community pharmacy. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content within this podcast, United Drug cannot accept responsibility for any mistakes, errors, or inaccuracies. Listeners are strongly advised to verify the information contained in this podcast with a relevant healthcare provider or seek medical advice where appropriate before acting on any information provided. United Drug shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of the information contained in this podcast. This disclaimer operates to limit United Drug’s liability under contract, tort (including negligence), or statute. This disclaimer is provided to ensure that listeners are aware of the limitations of liability before they rely on the content. By continuing to listen to this podcast, listeners signify their assent to this disclaimer.