Government accused of being 'Scrooge-like' over plans for blister pack pharmacy charges

People may be charged up to €50 a month from January for blister-pack medication

Blister packs allow people to take their medication according to the prescribed dose schedule.

The Government has been accused of a “Scrooge-like” response over possible charges for dispensing medicine in blister packs from January, the Dáil has heard.

Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy said elderly people could face bills of up to €50 per month in pharmacy fees for medicines in blister packs, saying that they will not be able to absorb the cost.