Health Minister admits some UK drug firms may stop supplying Ireland with medical supplies

The possibility of some drug companies discontinuing supply to the Irish market in the wake of Brexit cannot be ruled out, according to the Health Minister.

Health Minister admits some UK drug firms may stop supplying Ireland with medical supplies

The possibility of some drug companies discontinuing supply to the Irish market in the wake of Brexit cannot be ruled out, according to the Health Minister.

Simon Harris said presuming an ongoing good relationship with the UK, he didn’t think supply would be a problem but conceded some companies may decide Ireland is “too small a country to sell into”.

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