Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 8 March 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
The Role of Pharmacy Care in the Healthcare System: Irish Pharmacy Union
Ms Kathy Maher:
When emergency medication was made available without prescription, there was a fear there would be increased use and perhaps even that advance rather than emergency supply would be sought.
Studies have shown, however, that increased use has not happened. It is being used appropriately and safely. We know from that experience there is no reason not to supply contraception without prescription. We know the safety profile is there.
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