A local pharmacist has said it's great news an expert group has recommended pharmacies be allowed to prescribe for common conditions without the need for a patient to visit their GP.
The taskforce, established by the Health Minister, has initially provided eight conditions for which pharmacies could prescribe - such as cold sores, oral thrush and shingles.
A report from the taskforce says it’s intended to be operational from the second quarter for 2025.
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Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show, pharmacist James Geraghty from Molloy Pharmacies, which has branches in Roscommon and Ballaghaderreen, welcomed the development.
