David Cullinane
Ceist:408. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of community pharmacists employed in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33339/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 23 June 2022
Ceisteanna (408)
Freagraí scríofa
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland is the statutory regulator of pharmacists and pharmacies in Ireland and maintains Registers in this regard in the interest of delivering on its vision and mandate to assure trust in pharmacy services.
I would not have access to the information relating to the number of community pharmacists employed in the State. Notwithstanding that I can confirm that there are currently 6856 names entered in the Register of Pharmacists with 4410 of these individuals declaring their area of practice as “Community”. A further 1215 do not declare this information and the reminder have specified academic, hospital, industry, regulatory and other.