Shannon Based Pharmacist Calling For Urgent Introduction of Minor Ailments Scheme To Sustain Sector

Shannon Based Pharmacist Calling For Urgent Introduction of Minor Ailments Scheme To Sustain Sector. A Clare member of the Irish Pharmacy Union is calling for the Government to urgently introduce a minor ailments scheme. The initiative would allow pharmacists to dispense non prescription medication to medical card users in financial difficulty to combat slight illnesses. In 2021, pharmacies across the country distributed over 82 million items, however, the amount pharmacists can claim back from the state has reduced from an average of €6 in 2009 to just €4.74 last year. Shannon Pharmacist, Feidhlim Hillery says cuts are placing the future of the sector in a precarious position.