Political Briefing for Oireachtas Members - September 2023
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Key Points
A delegation from the IPU including the Vice-President Ann-Marie Horan, the Honorary Treasurer Tom Murrayand the Chair of PCC Kathy Maher gave a presentation to members of the Oireachtas in Leinster House on Tuesday 26 September. The presentation titled ‘Unblocking the Potential in Community Pharmacy’ included presentations on:
Several key areas were discussed with committee members including:
- Widening the scope of Minor Ailments;
- Direct access to contraception via community pharmacies;
- Appointment of a Chief Pharmaceutical Officer (CPO);
- Addressing administrative burdens in the pharmacy; and
- Investing in community pharmacy with a particular emphasis on the dispensing fee.
