'It will be quicker for patients; it will be cheaper for people.' It is hoped pharmacists will be able to prescribe medicines and extend prescriptions for patients.
A task force set up to examine how pharmacists could begin prescribing medications to patients is expected to report back by October, the Health Minister has toldMinister Stephen Donnelly has set up a pharmacist task force to examine how they could relieve the"huge pressure" on GPs.
The Health Minister also hopes pharmacists will be able to diagnose"minor ailments" such as"eye infections, skin infections, mild digestive issues and conjunctivitis".To tackle the potential issue of"inappropriate prescribing", Minister Donnelly said the expert group will consider ways to link pharmacies and GPs together.
A sign of pharmacy store Boots in Picadilly, London. Picture dated: Wednesday August 1, 2018. Photo credit should read: Isabel Infantes / EMPICS Entertainment.
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