TWO eminent speakers from Ireland will share insights into the transformative changes underway in Irish community pharmacy at the Australasian Pharmacy Professional Conference & Trade Exhibition (APP2026).
Clare Fitzell, who has the dual positions of President of the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union and Secretary General of the Irish Pharmacy Union, and Tom Murray, President of the Irish Pharmacy Union and Treasurer of the World Pharmacy Council, will headline two key sessions and also participate in panel sessions.
Among the topics covered will be an update of changes in pharmacist scope of practice across key European markets.
Their presentations come hot on the heels of the recently announced Irish Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025, which significantly expands the role of pharmacists in Ireland's healthcare system.
Enhanced services will include pharmacist prescribing, participation in the national pneumococcal vaccination program, and greater involvement in public health initiatives, such as bowel cancer screening.
APP2026 Convenor Kos Sclavos called the inclusion of these speakers "a major drawcard", pointing out that Ireland is leading the way in Europe in demonstrating how community pharmacy can be a cornerstone of primary healthcare.
See more on APP2026 HERE.
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