O'Connell seeks free morning-after pill for medical card holders

A Dublin TD wants the morning-after pill given to medical card holders for free.

O'Connell seeks free morning-after pill for medical card holders
Wed, 18 May, 2016 - 14:29

A Dublin TD wants the morning-after pill given to medical card holders for free.

Currently the cost of the over-the-counter tablet is decided by each individual pharmacy, with prices ranging from €18 to €35.

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