Charge for filling prescriptions to be introduced on October 1

The Department of Health & Children today confirmed that a 50c charge, announced in Budget 2010, will be introduced on October 1 next in respect of each prescription item dispensed to medical card holders.

The total charge per family per month is capped at €10 and the HSE will put in place a refund system in order to refund families who exceed the €10 monthly ceiling.