Rise in violent crime against pharmacists 'deeply concerning'

Some 64% of Irish pharmacists believe remaining open during lockdowns made them more vulnerable to crime 

Overall crime against pharmacies fell slightly last year, but there was a concerning increase in the levels of violence being encountered by pharmacy staff, a new study reveals.

According to the Irish Pharmacy Union’s annual pharmacy crime survey, some 40% of crime victims suffered at least one violent incident last year, up over a third since 2019.