The 2013/2014 RCSI MiniMed Open Lecture Series concludes tonight. These closing lectures will discuss ‘What can my Pharmacist do for me?' and will also focus on generic medicines and internet pharmacies.

Professor Paul Gallagher, Head of the RCSI School of Pharmacy, will give the opening talk of the evening with a lecture entitled ‘Potions, Lotions and Health Promotion - What can my Pharmacist do for me?'. 

Speaking ahead of the RCSI MiniMed lecture, Professor Gallagher said, “The role of the pharmacist in modern healthcare delivery is changing and there is a growing acceptance of the need to shift the model of healthcare toward service delivery in the primary care setting. Pharmacists are a relatively under-utilised resource in the community whose expertise, if properly exploited, could make a valuable contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of the Irish people and their families. We will also provide some key information to the public in regards to generic medicines and internet pharmacies.”

The second MiniMed lecture of the night will cover two topical pharmaceutical subjects Generic medicines and Internet pharmacies. This lecture will be given by Matthew Lynch MPSI, Lecturer in the School of Pharmacy, RCSI. 

A pharmacy ‘Brown Bag' event will run parallel to the second lecture at the College. This will allow (pre-registered) members of the public to bring all of their medication and supplements to an appointment with an RCSI pharmacist. The pharmacist will sit down with each participant and review the medication they are taking and give some advice.

Speaking on the Brown Bag medicine review event, Professor Gallagher continued, “The aim of such an event is, ultimately to improve participants' understanding of their medicines, answer any questions they have and improve communication and the relationship between patients and their pharmacist.”