Health Minister Stephen Donnelly proposes expanding pharmacist roles to prescribe for common conditions, easing GP pressure.
Ireland's Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has proposed a plan to expand the role of pharmacists in healthcare, allowing them to prescribe prescription-only medications for common conditions like allergic rhinitis, cold sores, and shingles. This move aims to ease pressure on general practitioners (GPs) and promote community care, as envisioned by the Sláintecare health reform strategy. The proposals could be implemented as early as next year.
August 13, 2024
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