Pharmacy union calls for waiving of HRT dispensing fees as demand doubles

Although the HRT plan is due to kick in from January 1, IPU pharmacy contractors committee chairwoman Kathy Maher said details have not yet been worked out. File picture

Demand for HRT products has doubled over the past two years from women in menopause and perimenopause, new data from the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) shows.

In light of this, the union is calling for the Government to expand plans for free HRT to include covering pharmacy and GP fees for these women as well.