HRT free medication scheme stalls amid confusion over pharmacy fees

HRT free medication scheme stalls amid confusion over pharmacy fees

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has acknowledged ongoing complications in implementing a national plan to provide free Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) products, which was originally announced in Budget 2025 and intended to launch in January. The scheme, which would make HRT free for women not holding medical cards, has encountered significant implementation challenges. Currently, HRT … Read more