One of the key pillars of any community, the pharmacy plays a pivotal role in educating patients about medication usage, side effects, and general health.

But with recruitment experts expecting a shortage of to continue into 2025, coupled with an increase in demands, and a pay freeze still in place since the financial crash of 2008, just what is the state of Ireland’s pharmacy sector?

Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss is:

Sheena Mitchell, Independent Pharmacist at Milltown Total Health Pharmacy in Dublin.

Kathy Maher, chair of the IPU Pharmacy Contractors Committee and who runs Haven Pharmacy in Duleek, Co. Meath

Eamonn Brady Community Pharmacist with Whelehan's Pharmacy in Mullingar