Pharmacists forced to reveal drug-dispensing fees for private patients in detailed receipts

New transparency guidance will be brought in and policed by inspectors. Stock image: PA

Price-conscious private patients will be able to “shop around” as pharmacists will soon have to provide a receipt setting out their drug-dispensing fee, which could range from €5 to €10 or more.

The receipt providing a breakdown of the costs when the patient buys the medicine will be necessary from the beginning of January.

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