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Bathing restriction in place at Dollymount Strand due to ‘suspected sewage discharge'
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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
94pc of Wicklow pharmacies sign up for free HRT scheme
If you have a prescription for HRT from a GP, registered nurse or midwife and you are registered for the Drugs Payment Scheme or have a medical card, you can get free HRT medicine from a pharmacy participating in the Free Hormone Replacement Therapy scheme, of which 94pc of Wicklow pharmacies have signed up. Women can identify their nearest pharmacy to them that is providing the service by using the HSE pharmacy finder, at Praising Wicklow pharmacies for their 'extremely positive' uptake of the scheme, Wicklow TD Edward Timmins said he was grateful to Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill for engaging with all stakeholders so successfully to 'deliver this medication free of charge for the many women around the country who need it'. 'The majority of pharmacies across the country are participating in this scheme, and this figure is increasing daily, meaning that all women will be able to access this free medication in a pharmacy convenient for them,' he said. 'In Wicklow, 94pc of pharmacies will offer the free medication to women, which is extremely positive. 'It's important to note that the new arrangement includes a pharmacy dispensing fee, so medication will be completely free. 'The symptoms women encounter during perimenopause and menopause are varied, and women's lives can be hugely impacted,' he added. 'HRT is such an important medicinal regime for women and can positively improve their lives and make daily living much easier. This scheme is transformational for women. I commend the pharmacies here in Wicklow who have joined the scheme to continue to provide vital healthcare to our communities.'
