Irish Pharmacy Union

Putting unused medicines in bins, toilets or down the sink is making the planet sick – The Irish Times

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What do you do with your unused medicines? A new agreement between the HSE and pharmacists means you will soon be able to bring your old pills and medicines to a community pharmacy where they will be disposed of responsibly. What we do with these is important. Medication waste is a growing ecological, economic and … Read more

Significant rise in throat cancers among men related to HPV, campaigners say – The Irish Times

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There has been a “significant” increase in throat cancers in men in the last 20 years related to HPV, a national coalition said as it warned of falling vaccination rates. HPV Network Ireland is being launched on Wednesday to mark HPV awareness day. Members include, among others, the Irish Cancer Society, the Marie Keating Foundation, … Read more