Donegal pharmacist demands new powers to deal with medicine shortages


BY JEROME HUGHES A PROMINENT Donegal pharmacist is urging the implementation of an emergency mechanism to address the challenges posed by medicine shortages, which are forcing the sale of unlicensed products. According to a new survey commissioned by Azure Pharmaceuticals, pharmacies are regularly selling unlicensed products. Advertisement Margaret O’Doherty from Raphoe Pharmacy is not surprised […]


Raphoe pharmacist says codeine users are being ‘vilified’


By Róise Collins CONCERNS have been raised about the increasing use of painkillers containing codeine in Ireland. Speaking to the Donegal News Margaret O’Doherty of Raphoe Pharmacy said she believes that those using the drug are being vilified in an attempt to distract from the real problems facing our failing health service. Advertisement The increasing […]