Domperidone Test Purchase Results 2015

Issue 2, April 2016 | View Online

Domperidone Test Purchase Results

In addition to pharmacy inspections, the PSI uses mystery shopper test purchase exercises to assess risks to patient safety by checking compliance with legislation and PSI guidance.

In 2015, a second test purchase exercise was undertaken by the PSI to check whether pharmacies are correctly complying with changed market authorisation and PSI guidance for the safe supply of non-prescription domperidone products. The results indicate some improvements compared to 2014, but concern remains as domperidone was inappropriately supplied in 46% of cases.

A full breakdown of findings along with advice for pharmacists is published on the PSI website.

Patient Feedback on Flu Vaccination in Pharmacies

The results of 374 patient interviews demonstrate public satisfaction with the flu vaccination service provided in pharmacies. 99% of respondents are likely to return to a pharmacy for the flu vaccination.

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Vaccinations Guidance

This guidance is provided to support pharmacists in their delivery of new and existing vaccination services, incorporating flu vaccination. Thank you to contributors to the public consultation on this document, and a summary of submissions is available in the consultation section of our website. This and other recent PSI guidance will be posted to pharmacies to add to the pharmacy practice guidance folder.

Other News

Applications are invited to the two-year part time Masters Degree in Clinical Pharmacy at the UCC School of Pharmacy commencing in September 2016.

The National Cancer Control Program (NCCP) is looking for hospital pharmacists working in aseptic compounding units to form a working group to develop a capacity planning tool. Read more for details.

The NCCP is also seeking feedback on draft dose banding resource documents. These are being issued to hospital CEOs on 11 April for distribution to staff working in cancer care services. Email NCCP for additional copies of the documents.

International Pharmacists for Anticoagulation Taskforce (iPACT) are undertaking a global baseline needs assessment to develop tools for pharmacists to safely dispense and counsel patients on oral anticoagulation. You can contribute to the survey to provide Irish perspective. Queries can be directed to pharmacist Niamh O'Hanlon at St Vincent's University Hospital.