Govt's medicine subsidies ‘among lowest in Europe’

The Government’s subsidies on medicine costs are reportedly among the lowest in Europe.

Govt's medicine subsidies ‘among lowest in Europe’

The Government’s subsidies on medicine costs are reportedly among the lowest in Europe.

Under the Drug Payment Scheme, all Irish people need only spend a maximum of €78 a month on medicines, with the Government refunding any surplus.

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