Health

Pharmacist prescribing to be examined by new taskforce

Government review will examine how pharmacists can be enabled to operate at the top of their licence

Stephen Donnelly says proposed initiatives would make it easier and faster for patients to get the medication they need. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Options to enable pharmacists to extend prescriptions for a range of medicines and conditions are among measures to be examined by a new government taskforce.

Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, announced the establishment of a new expert taskforce to support the expansion of the role of pharmacists in Ireland.

The Department of Health said it will examine how pharmacists can be enabled to operate at the top of their licence for the benefit of patients ...