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'I presume this is free?' Confusion over when women will get long-awaited free HRT from pharmacies
A scheme that would see the State cover the cost of the drug was due to be rolled out in January, but it has yet to be implemented.
Pharmacists said there was “zero consultation” with the sector before the measure was announced as part of Budget 2025.
One pharmacist said the scheme is "a missed opportunity to get equality" in hormonal care for women of all ages.
Meanwhile, the clinical lead of the Rotunda's menopause clinic said supply shortages in some HRT products are currently "a much bigger issue" than cost.
22 Mar
10.4k
28
Last year
2024
Health
Maximum validity of prescriptions extended to one year, as govt aims to reduce pressure on GPs
1 Mar 2024
19.0k
26
drug shortages
'It's a lifeline': Shortage of HRT patches causing frustration for pharmacists and patients
22 Feb 2024
14.2k
6
All time
Addiction
GP centre won't prescribe 'highly addictive' painkillers due to concerns over illegal drug trade
There have been growing concerns in recent weeks about the sale of opioids and other powerful painkillers.
A GP centre in Dublin is refusing to prescribe powerful painkillers like Oxycontin or "highly addictive" benzodiazepines
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said prescription medications often end up being sold on the street
Benzodiazepines are generally prescribed to treat anxiety, sleep disorders and seizures
21 Dec 2023
30.7k
Covid-19
'Huge increase' in antigen tests sold as Covid-19 cases rise again
22 Aug 2023
30.5k
151
Healthcare Reform
Health officials intend to allow pharmacies assess and treat patients with minor ailments
2 May 2023
15.2k
12
cariban
HSE looking into whether 'special arrangement' possible for access to severe pregnancy sickness drug
9 Feb 2022
16.8k
11
Vaccines
Over 700 pharmacies will be administering Pfizer vaccines from this week
10 Aug 2021
29.7k
33
Coronavirus
Pharmacists to begin administering Covid-19 vaccines from today
14 Jun 2021
30.2k
22
Coronavirus
Pharmacists to start administering Covid-19 vaccines
1 Jun 2021
48.1k
63
Pharmacists
Vaccines: Pharmacists 'frustrated' with slow involvement, while NIAC Johnson & Johnson advice reported
Updated
27 Apr 2021
31.6k
54
AstraZeneca
'Bear with us': HSE deals with rollout issues as Taoiseach pledges vaccination of over-70s will begin on time
Updated
4 Feb 2021
61.5k
73
Flu Jab
Irish Pharmacy Union welcomes ability to give flu vaccine off-site
1 Oct 2020
24.2k
8
rollback
Irish pharmacists want condoms to be made VAT-free
14 Sep 2018
12.3k
44
Taoiseach says women seeking morning after pill should not face 'invasive' questioning
7 Feb 2018
21.7k
78
antibiotic
Case against pharmacists accused of poor professional performance is dismissed
3 Oct 2017
45.1k
benzos
Fears 'risky new drug trend' could develop amid crackdown on prescription drugs
5 May 2017
17.7k
11
national quit day
'If you smoke 20 cigarettes a day, you inhale a mugful of tar each year'
1 Mar 2017
19.4k
30
Healthcare
Majority of complaints against pharmacists relate to dispensing errors
23 Aug 2016
11.8k
19
EpiPens
Life-saving drugs can now be given by trained members of the public
15 Oct 2015
27.2k
61
Contraception
Pharmacists want women with medical cards to have easier access to the morning after pill
25 Apr 2015
22.3k
72
Medication
Irish pharmacists say epilepsy and pain relief drugs in short supply
22 Oct 2014
6.8k
14
Health
Opinion: Giving pharmacists greater powers to help patients should be a no-brainer
Fintan Moore
24 Jun 2014
1.0k
88
Drugs
Pharmacists warn that €2.50 prescription levy is hitting patients hard
9 May 2014
11.6k
123
The Daily Poll
Poll: Do you get the flu vaccine?
21 Feb 2014
12.3k
94
flu be gone
All set for Christmas, but now you're sick? What should you take to help?
21 Dec 2013
18.7k
49
The Daily Poll
Poll: Should pharmacists in Ireland be given wider powers?
20 Dec 2013
25.8k
257
Back To School
Parents urged to check children for head lice in the coming weeks
23 Aug 2013
6.8k
25
generic medicine
Pharmacists: New drugs list will save patients and State money
7 Aug 2013
10.5k
34
Drugs
Shortages of key medicines is impacting patients' health
21 Jul 2013
5.9k
16
prescription
Worry online Pill prescription takes away 'face-to-face' doctor contact
9 Jul 2013
17.0k
36
Medication
Irish people warming up to generic medicines
6 Jun 2013
6.8k
26
Pharmacists
Pharmacists finding it difficult to keep their 'heads above water'
11 May 2013
13.1k
84
Medicine
3 in 5 people read product information on prescription medication: IMB
6 May 2013
4.2k
14
danger
Drugs bought on the internet 'can contain rat poison', warn pharmacists
28 Apr 2013
7.4k
60
Morning After Pill
Monday is the most common day women request the morning-after pill
27 Apr 2013
12.0k
59
Pharmacists
One in four pharmacies in Ireland operating at a loss
26 Apr 2013
12.6k
60
Driving Licence
Pharmacists claim new driving licence system will have 'devastating' effect
7 Jan 2013
38.2k
160
Budget 2013
Pharmacists: Increased prescription charges may lead to people being hospitalised
5 Dec 2012
8.7k
29
Medicine
94 per cent of consumers favour increase in use of generic medicines
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