No need to stockpile medicines ahead of Brexit, says Health Products Regulatory Authority

There is no need for patients, hospitals or healthcare professionals to stockpile medicines ahead of Brexit, according to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).

Lorraine Nolan, HPRA chief executive, told the Oireachtas health committee that a key part of its Brexit planning is to ensure sufficient stock in Ireland so that temporary delays - eg if medicines face transportation delays - will not affect patient access.