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Taskforce to Be Set Up By Wicklow Health Minister to examine how it could take pressure off GP services.

A taskforce is being set up with the aim of expanding the role of pharmacists.

A taskforce is being set up with the aim of expanding the role of pharmacists.
Wickolow Minster for Health Stephen Donnelly says the group will consider options to allow pharmacists extend prescriptions for a range of medicines.It will also consider how to facilitate pharmacists to prescribe for minor illnesses, and to operate as independent prescribers.


 

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