Age Action attacks decision by pharmacies to remain shut

AGE Action has condemned the decision by some pharmacists involved in the dispute over fees under the community drugs schemes to remain closed today.

Age Action spokesman Eamon Timmins said the closure of pharmacies that have withdrawn from the state schemes would make it even more difficult for older people to get their prescriptions back and have them filled by participating pharmacies.

Both Age Action and the Irish Patients’ Association issued a joint plea yesterday to both sides in the dispute to agree to an independent facilitator to find an urgent solution to the impasse.