In July 2023, the Minister for Health established the Expert Taskforce to support the expansion of the role of pharmacists.

Here you will find information for the public, pharmacists and pharmacy teams about recommendations from the Expert Taskforce and their implementation. This includes information about the implementation of the first recommendation of the Expert Taskforce, which relates to extending the period of time that a prescription can be dispensed.

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