Pharmacists say 125 million euro a year could be freed up in the health budget by switching from name-brand drugs to similar ones made in Ireland.
The Irish Pharmacy Union says a policy on these "biosimilar" drugs has been promised for years, but never delivered.
The group also says if they were allowed to deal with some routine complaints, GPs could be freed up for more complicated work.
Wicklow Schools To Benefit From Hot School Meals Expansion
21 additional primary schools in Wicklow have been approved for the Hot School Meals Programme.
Wicklow County Council Publish Plan To Close Herbert Road Junction In Bray
The N11/M11 BPIS project began in 2020 and aims to deliver bus priority measures on the N11/M11 in advance of the more comprehensive Junction 4 to Junction 14 scheme.
Dublin Airport Launches Noise Information Portal For Local Communities In Wicklow
27 monitors have been installed in Dublin, Meath and Wicklow to monitor aircraft noise and understand the impact.
€87,600 In Grants Awarded to Support Community Groups In Wicklow Involved In Water Quality Management
The Local Authority Waters Programme is awarding €41,600 to the East Wicklow Rivers Trust CLG and €46,000 to the Wicklow Uplands Council.
Over Ten Million Euro Announced In Funding For HealthCare In Wicklow.
Tánaiste and Wicklow T.D. Simon Harris has today announced a major investment of €10.13 million for healthcare projects across County Wicklow, as part of the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) Capital Plan for 2025.
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