PSI Pharmacist Panel
The Pharmacist Panel provides us with a forum to engage with pharmacists from different roles and backgrounds to inform our work.
About the Pharmacist Panel
The PSI regularly engages with registered pharmacists as part of our regulatory work, including through surveys, public consultations and events. We established the PSI Pharmacist Panel in 2023 with the purpose of providing a forum to hear from, and gain the perspectives of, a range of pharmacists from a variety of roles and backgrounds across the health and social care system to inform our work.
This engagement on the work of the PSI may include input on policy developments relating to the expanded role of pharmacists, giving input on the PSI’s strategic projects, including guidance development and supporting the safe implementation of new or adapted pharmacy services in Ireland.
This direct engagement with practising pharmacists, aims to ensure the PSI is informed about matters of importance to pharmacists, and the impact of our work.
Terms of Reference of the Pharmacist Panel
Membership of the Panel
The Panel consists of pharmacists registered with the PSI who responded to an expression of interest application. During December 2025/January 2026 we opened the panel to some new members.
The PSI is committed to having a diverse cross-section of pharmacists on the Pharmacist Panel who are representative of the profession, come from a variety of roles and backgrounds, and who have varying years of post-registration experience. Within the group there are community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, pharmacists in academia, pharmacists from the pharmaceutical industry and those who work or practice in other settings.
Members of the panel are invited to engage with the PSI in a variety of ways, such as by taking part in online focus groups or interactive workshops or responding to surveys/emails. Participation in each event is optional. Events are usually held online and there are approximately four meetings or activities for the panel per year. Participation in the panel is voluntary and a member may opt-out at any point.
Our team in Pharmacy Practice, Policy and Engagement are the main contact for the Pharmacist Panel. Email communications@psi.ie with any queries.
