Pharmacy bill to protect consumers

RADICAL reforms in the pharmaceutical industry were approved in a new bill yesterday which will help safeguard consumers.

The legislation provides for new standards of governance, fitness to practice changes and registration for pharmacists. Health Minister Mary Harney said it was a complete overhaul of regulation of pharmacy.

“The Government have approved this bill as a major reform to support and increase public confidence in pharmacy practice in a structured and sustained way for decades ahead,” she said.