Pharmacists in Smoking Cessation

IPU PRODUCT FILE
The IPU Product File has been in existence for more than 30 years and is an indispensable resource
for community pharmacists. It was designed for pharmacists by pharmacists and is also used by doctors
and hospital personnel. It is a vital support tool for prescribing, dispensing, claiming with PCRS, stock
ordering, stock taking, price checking and product sourcing.
What is in the File?
The File contains information on over 63,000 products, including:
Licensed medicinal products
Unlicensed medicinal products
Medical devices and sundries (bandages, dressings, ostomy equipment etc.)
Nutritional products, including foods for special diets
Veterinary products
Photographic products
Cosmetic products
Front of Shop products (shampoos, toothpastes, vitamins etc.)
In addition to pricing information, barcodes etc., the IPU Product File
provides valuable professional information on health products. The professional
information provided includes the Medicinal Product Name, PA/EU number,
Generic Name, Pharmaceutical Form, Strength and Legal Status.
ISO Certified
In 2016, the IPU Product File achieved ISO Certification
for 9001 (Quality) and 27001 (Information Security).
The audit and certification process for ISO Certification
emphasises the robustness of the IPU Product File and
underpins its position as the definitive medicinal product
catalogue in Ireland.
ISO 9001
Registered
Quality
Management
ISO 27001
Registered
Information Security
Management
Easy to Use
The IPU Product File is an open system, so no matter what vendor you choose,
the file can be adapted for your needs. The IPU Product File is available by
electronic download, where you can log-in and download your monthly update.
Contact Us
The IPU Product File team are available to answer your queries, whether it’s
on sourcing a product, pricing queries etc., the team will be able to assist you.
For any queries relating to the IPU Product File, please contact a staff member
on 01 406 1550 or datainfo@ipu.ie