Mission Mater's Magazine - Flipbook - Page 15
Pharma Facts
1. Total full and part time staff complement at the Mater?
The MMUH Pharmacy Department has a staff of 67 pharmacists &
pharmacy technicians with the majority in full time positions. There are
three administration staff & four dedicated pharmacy porters.
2. How long does it now take to train to be a fully qualified
Pharmacist?
In Ireland, the pharmacy under-graduate course is a 5-year integrated
programme resulting in the awarding of an MPharm followed by
subsequent professional registration examinations.
3. How many registered Pharmacists are there in Ireland?
At the end of 2024, there were 7,480 registered pharmacists in Ireland.
64% of the register are female and 71% are under 45 years of age.
4. What do Pharmacists earn in Irish public hospitals?
Hospital pharmacy starting salaries at just over €47,000.
5. Ratio of men to women?
The MMUH Pharmacy Department male to female ratio, is 1:13.
However the pharmacy porter team are entirely male.
6. What portion of the job in the Mater is now 'robotic' or
'robotic aided.'?
For 40% of all drugs, the Automated Dispensing System (8ADS9) puts
stock away, stores in a temperature controlled, segregated environment
and supplies the drugs on order for delivery to wards & departments.
Pharmacy ADS Robot Loading
Packdowns
Pharmacy ADS Robot
Pharmacy Technician
Manufacturing Systemic Anti-Cancer
Therapy in the Pharmacy Aseptic
Compounding Unit
Pharmacy ADS Robot Loading
Drugs
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