Reilly urges pharmacies to cut prescription prices

Health Minister James Reilly has urged more pharmacies to follow Boots Ireland’s lead and reduce the price of prescription medicines.

Reilly urges pharmacies to cut prescription prices

The British pharmacy chain yesterday announced it was cutting the cost of the most expensive medicines by an average of 25% from June 1.

“I certainly would welcome it,” said Dr Reilly.

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