Simon Harris: Primary care services not meeting public's needs

Health Minister Simon Harris yesterday said Ireland must be “unapologetic” in our commitment to rolling out greater primary care in our communities, in order enhance public health and ease the current burden faced by the acute care sector.

The minister for health was speaking at the launch of the first patient charter from the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, which took place at the PSI headquarters in Dublin 2.

The new charter aims to provide the public with a broader understanding of the role of community pharmacists, and what information and services can be provided when they visit their local chemist.