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Deputy Butterly says it is crucial for women in Louth that local pharmacies play their part in delivering free HRT (file photo)
It’s vital that pharmacies in Louth come on board to deliver the free HRT that women need, local Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly has said.
Deputy Butterly has said that she is calling on pharmacies across Louth to sign up to the HRT scheme, to ensure women receive the medication and healthcare they need and have been promised.
“I am grateful to Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill for engaging with all stakeholders including the Irish Pharmacy Union. Implementing the free HRT scheme announced by her predecessor was always a priority for the Minister since she took office", Deputy Butterly commented.
“Minister Carroll MacNeill is committed to supporting each participating community pharmacy by paying them a €5 dispensing fee per HRT medicine/product dispensed to all eligible patients, including those existing patients under the GMS/DPS Schemes and for all other patients prescribed HRT (“private patients”), and €1,000 once-off grant to every participating community pharmacy.
“The symptoms women encounter during perimenopause and menopause are varied and women’s lives can be hugely impacted. HRT is such an important medicinal regime for women and can positively improve their lives and make daily living much easier."
The local TD added: “I would urge all pharmacies in Louth including those the Irish Pharmacy Union represent to engage with the scheme proposed by the Minister. Women need the support of their local trusted pharmacist when embarking on any medication and if any changes are needed during their treatment. I expect that they will contact their own pharmacies in their droves to ask that they be provided with the free medication they are now entitled to.
“I would ask all pharmacies in Louth to join the scheme and to continue to deliver quality healthcare for their communities."
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