Some pharmacists are calling on the government to allow them prescribe medication to alleviate pressure on the health system.
Incoming Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been written to, asking for a change in the law so pharmacies can issue medication for illnesses like conjunctivitis and shingles.
He’s also being urged to allow chemists to give medical card patients over-the-counter medication without a GP’s prescription.
Superintendent with Lloyds Pharmacies, Denis O’Driscoll, says pharmacists are ready to play their part in helping take some of the strain off the health system.
