Expert Taskforce to Support the Expansion of the Role of Pharmacy Final Report

The evolving healthcare landscape in Ireland necessitates innovative approaches to improve access to care. Pharmacist prescribing represents a significant opportunity to leverage pharmacists’ expertise, alleviate pressures on GPs, and provide timely care for common conditions. The policy aligns with numerous national policies such as Sláintecare and the HSE Climate Action Strategy.

In July 2023, the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly established the Expert Taskforce to Support the Expansion of the Role of Pharmacy. The remit of the Taskforce was to identify and support the delivery of specific objectives, which will serve to align services and practices that can be delivered by pharmacists, and pharmacies, with the needs of the health service and patients.