Chemist chain boss accused of deceiving HSE scheme

He is accused of deception of the HSE scheme of various sums ranging from €7 to €220 at Corr’s pharmacies in Dublin and Louth.

John Corr leaving court after he was charged with 30 counts of deception at a number of chemist shops in 2016.

The owner of a chain of pharmacies has been sent forward for trial accused of deception to obtain payments from the HSE’s Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS).

The scheme is responsible for making payments to healthcare professionals, like GPs, dentists and pharmacists, for the free or reduced costs services they provide to the public.