March 31, 2026 | 9:53 am
The State will pay the cost of ‘blister packs’ for vulnerable patients from the 1st of June.
Other patients will face fees set by individual pharmacists for the service, but the practise is being encouraged as a ‘last resort’.
It follows months of talks with the Irish Pharmacy Union, after changes initially planned for January faced backlash.
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says this is a reformed approach:
The CCPC says the pillows are marketed as sleep aids for babies.
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The annual campaign is coordinated by Care Alliance Ireland.
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Ernie, of Garden St, Ballina, died at the weekend.
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Prime Minister Carney will visit county Mayo during his Irish visit.
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Ballina lies in 16th position in the ranking of 40 cities and towns.
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