Pharmacists withdraw from HSE methadone scheme

One hundred and forty pharmacists are ceasing to provide methadone to former drug addicts from this morning as part of a dispute with the HSE.

Pharmacists withdraw from HSE methadone scheme
Mon, 15 Oct, 2007 - 08:24

One hundred and forty pharmacists are ceasing to provide methadone to former drug addicts from this morning as part of a dispute with the HSE.

The Irish Pharmaceutical Union says pharmacies involved in the scheme are not receiving enough support to help them operate safely.

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