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Pharmacy Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2022

Wednesday, 4 May 2022

Questions (426)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

426. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health If consideration will be given to permitting retail pharmacies to sell non-prescription medication without the presence of a qualified pharmacist on the premises thus allowing the public to access some medications at the weekend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21724/22]

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The Pharmacy Act 2007 specifies that the sale and supply of medicinal products is carried out under the personal supervision of a registered pharmacist. This is a safety requirement and ensures that patients and the public are provided with a safe pharmacy service at all times. Pharmacists must be available to provide expert advice to patients on medication management and particularly to patients who may be considering using non-prescription medicines while also taking complex prescription-only medicines. 

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