Pharmacists

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) is the statutory body responsible for regulating pharmacists and pharmacies in the public interest.

Registration for Non-EU/EEA Trained Pharmacists
Pharmacists who trained outside the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) must navigate the Third Country Qualification Recognition (TCQR) pathway. This is a multi-stage process designed to ensure their qualifications meet Irish standards.

 

The initial Application (Stage 1) requires submitting the TCQR Form and arranging for official documents, such as academic transcripts and a Certificate of Professional Status, to be sent directly to the PSI from the issuing institutions.

Following the initial review, the PSI conducts a Holistic Assessment (Stage 2). This assessment evaluates the pharmacist's education, training, work experience, and the regulatory standards of their home country.

 

The outcome determines the next steps: Path A leads to direct qualification recognition, potentially exempting the applicant from further examination,while Path B requires the applicant to sit the PSI Equivalence Examination (Stage 3).

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The final step involves submitting proof of English Language Proficiency (e.g., specific scores in IELTS or OET) before applying for First-Time Registration.

 

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