What we do
PSI - The Pharmacy Regulator is a public body established in law to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of patients and the public by regulating pharmacists and pharmacies in Ireland.
Commitment to the Public
Our principal function is to ensure patient safety and public protection. We are committed to carrying out our work independently, ethically and transparently.
The Pharmacy Act 2007 (as amended) established the role and responsibilities of the PSI, which include:
- Registration of pharmacists, pharmaceutical assistants and pharmacies;
- Setting standards for pharmacy education and training and ensuring all registered pharmacists are undertaking appropriate continuing professional development (CPD);
- Promoting good professional practice by pharmacists by raising standards and sharing information for the benefit of patients and the wider health system;
- Conducting fieldwork to assess how pharmacies comply with pharmacy and medicines law and, where necessary, act to address poor performance and/or unsafe practices;
- Consideration of formal complaints made against a pharmacist or a pharmacy, including imposing sanctions;
- Providing advice, support and guidance to the public, the pharmacy profession and the Government on pharmacy care, treatment and service in Ireland.
You can find out more about the PSI and what we do below.
