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Review and tag. Several issues remain. Most of the links here are to the subject's own website(s). Those that are to other/external websites do not appear to support the text. (If these links to the HPRA and EMA website homepages support this text, then it is unclear to me how they support the text.)
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'''Irish Medicines Formulary''' (IMF) is a medicines reference for doctors, dentists, pharmacists and nurses, providing medicines information which is medico-legally relevant in Ireland.<ref name="formulary">[http://www.irishmedicinesformulary.ie Irish Medicines Formulary]</ref> It is published in online and print formats, and lists original brands, branded generics and pure generic medicines. It also includes nutritional supplements, herbal preparations, reimbursed medical devices and OTC (non-prescription) products.{{fact}}


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Together with prescribing information, IMF also includes Irish-specific practical and administrative information – pricing in Euro, reference prices, reimbursement status and information on generic substitution (interchangeability).{{fact}}
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'''Irish Medicines Formulary''' is a medicines reference for doctors, dentists, pharmacists and nurses, providing medicines information which is medico-legally relevant in Ireland.<ref name="formulary">[http://www.irishmedicinesformulary.ie Irish Medicines Formulary].</ref> It is published in online and print formats. It includes original brands, branded generics and pure generics. It also includes nutritional supplements, herbal preparations, reimbursed medical devices and OTC (non-prescription) products.


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The book is published in paperback by Meridian Ireland,<ref name="meridianireland">[http://www.meridianireland.com Meridian Ireland]</ref> and is also available online as "IMF-Online".<ref name="web">[http://www.imfmedia.ie Irish Medicines Formulary]</ref>
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Together with prescribing information, IMF also includes Irish-specific practical and administrative information – pricing in Euro, reference prices, reimbursement status (e.g. GMS or High Tech), generic substitution (interchangeability).


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The Irish-specific prescribing information provided for each drug is sourced from the product license or Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) specific for Ireland as published on the website of the Health Regulatory Authority (HPRA)<ref name="ProductLicenses">[http://www.hpra.ie Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA)]</ref>{{fv|reason=Is the homepage of HPRA acting as a reference here? If so, what is it supporting?}} or the [[European Medicines Agency]] (EMA).<ref name="EMA">[http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/ European Medicines Agency]</ref>{{fv|reason=Is the homepage of EMA acting as a reference here? If so, what is it supporting?}}
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Published by Meridian Ireland,<ref name="meridianireland">[http://www.meridianireland.com Meridian Ireland]</ref> IMF in paperback format is edited, designed and printed in Ireland. Digitally the same information is available online as "IMF-Online".<ref name="web">[http://www.imfmedia.ie Irish Medicines Formulary].</ref>


The 28th edition of the reference, "IMF 28", was published in March 2021 and IMF-Online was updated with the same content.<ref name="IMF28">[https://online.imfmedia.ie/ IMF-Online]</ref>
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The Irish-specific prescribing information provided for each drug is sourced solely from the product license or Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) specific for Ireland as published on the website of the Health Regulatory Authority (HPRA)<ref name="ProductLicenses">[http://www.hpra.ie Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA)]</ref> or the [[European Medicines Agency]] (EMA).<ref name="EMA">[http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/ European Medicines Agency]</ref>

IMF 28 was published in March 2021 and IMF-Online updated with the latest content.<ref name="IMF28">[https://online.imfmedia.ie/ IMF-Online]</ref> IMF-Online reflects the contents of the hard copy, except, in specialised areas such as Oncology, Immunology, HIV antivirals, where more detailed information is included.


== Features ==
== Features ==


'''Prescribing Information:''' IMF provides prescribing information for medicines available to be prescribed for patients in Ireland. This affords prescribers an easy and quick double check e.g. dose (especially if different for Elderly or Adolescents/Children), suitable for use in certain special populations (a patient with renal or hepatic impairment or in pregnancy). Drug interactions (i.e. co-administered drugs if contraindicated or precautions are needed), special precautions (i.e. considerations before or while using the drug), as well as expected adverse events are also included.
'''Prescribing Information:''' IMF provides prescribing information for medicines available to be prescribed for patients in Ireland. It includes information on dosage, drug interactions (i.e. co-administered drugs if contraindicated or precautions are needed), precautions (i.e. considerations before or while using the drug), and possible adverse events.{{fact}}


'''Euro Price and Reimbursement:''' In addition to actual prescribing information, administrative information which is specific for Ireland is published e.g. Euro price, reimbursement status.
'''Euro Price and Reimbursement:''' In addition to actual prescribing information, administrative information which is specific for Ireland is published e.g. Euro price, reimbursement status.{{fact}}


'''Drugs in Sport and Driving:''' Also included is top-line information on the use of drugs in Sport.
'''Drugs in Sport and Driving:''' Also included is top-line information on the use of drugs in sport.{{fact}}


'''HPRA Pharmacovigilance Information:''' Each edition also includes pharmacovigilance information supplied by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).<ref name="safetynotices">[https://www.hpra.ie/homepage/medicines/safety-information/managing-and-communicating-risks/drug-safety-information-for-healthcare-professionals Drug Safety Information for Healthcare Professionals, HPRA Website]</ref>
'''HPRA Pharmacovigilance Information:''' Each edition also includes pharmacovigilance information supplied by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).<ref name="safetynotices">[https://www.hpra.ie/homepage/medicines/safety-information/managing-and-communicating-risks/drug-safety-information-for-healthcare-professionals Drug Safety Information for Healthcare Professionals, HPRA Website]</ref>


'''Adverse Reaction, Quality Defect Report Forms:''' Copies of the official Health Products Regulatory Authority Adverse Reaction Report Form (yellow card) and Quality Defect Report Card (green card).<ref name="publications and forms">[http://www.hpra.ie/homepage/about-us/publications-forms Publications And Forms, HPRA Website]</ref> can be found in IMF.
'''Adverse Reaction, Quality Defect Report Forms:''' Copies of the official Health Products Regulatory Authority Adverse Reaction Report Form (yellow card) and Quality Defect Report Card (green card) can be found in IMF.<ref name="publications and forms">[http://www.hpra.ie/homepage/about-us/publications-forms Publications And Forms, HPRA Website]</ref>{{fv|reason=This is a link to the forms on the HPRA website. It doesn't support the text/claim that the forms are also republished by the subject}}


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Drugs in the Republic of Ireland]]
[[Category:Drugs in the Republic of Ireland]]

Revision as of 16:34, 9 July 2021

Irish Medicines Formulary
IMF (Irish Medicines Formulary) 28, March 2021
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMedicines
GenreMedical/Prescribing Reference
PublisherMeridian Ireland
Publication date
March 2021
ISBN978-1-9997470-6-0

Irish Medicines Formulary (IMF) is a medicines reference for doctors, dentists, pharmacists and nurses, providing medicines information which is medico-legally relevant in Ireland.[1] It is published in online and print formats, and lists original brands, branded generics and pure generic medicines. It also includes nutritional supplements, herbal preparations, reimbursed medical devices and OTC (non-prescription) products.[citation needed]

Together with prescribing information, IMF also includes Irish-specific practical and administrative information – pricing in Euro, reference prices, reimbursement status and information on generic substitution (interchangeability).[citation needed]

The book is published in paperback by Meridian Ireland,[2] and is also available online as "IMF-Online".[3]

The Irish-specific prescribing information provided for each drug is sourced from the product license or Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) specific for Ireland as published on the website of the Health Regulatory Authority (HPRA)[4][failed verification] or the European Medicines Agency (EMA).[5][failed verification]

The 28th edition of the reference, "IMF 28", was published in March 2021 and IMF-Online was updated with the same content.[6]

Features

Prescribing Information: IMF provides prescribing information for medicines available to be prescribed for patients in Ireland. It includes information on dosage, drug interactions (i.e. co-administered drugs if contraindicated or precautions are needed), precautions (i.e. considerations before or while using the drug), and possible adverse events.[citation needed]

Euro Price and Reimbursement: In addition to actual prescribing information, administrative information which is specific for Ireland is published e.g. Euro price, reimbursement status.[citation needed]

Drugs in Sport and Driving: Also included is top-line information on the use of drugs in sport.[citation needed]

HPRA Pharmacovigilance Information: Each edition also includes pharmacovigilance information supplied by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).[7]

Adverse Reaction, Quality Defect Report Forms: Copies of the official Health Products Regulatory Authority Adverse Reaction Report Form (yellow card) and Quality Defect Report Card (green card) can be found in IMF.[8][failed verification]

References

  1. ^ Irish Medicines Formulary
  2. ^ Meridian Ireland
  3. ^ Irish Medicines Formulary
  4. ^ Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA)
  5. ^ European Medicines Agency
  6. ^ IMF-Online
  7. ^ Drug Safety Information for Healthcare Professionals, HPRA Website
  8. ^ Publications And Forms, HPRA Website
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