Rebel pharmacists face threat of legal action

REBEL pharmacists were warned last night they faced legal action for breaching their state contract to dispense drugs to the public.

The Health Service Executive secured a High Court order forcing 35 pharmacies to stay open and continue to dispense drugs under the community drug schemes.

The health authority moved against the Hickey Group and the Bradley Group of pharmacies claiming they were in breach of their contract for not giving 30 days’ notice of their intention to withdraw from their contract.