Allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain medications could ease pressure on GPS.
Allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain medications could ease pressure on GPS.
The Irish Pharmacy Union is welcoming the Minister of Health's proposal to expand the role of pharmacists in Ireland.
Minister Stephen Donnelly's announced the formation of an Expert Taskforce to explore the issue, with a report due in October.
Ann Marie Horan, Executive Committee Member of the IPU says the move would benefit the public:

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