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02/07/2013
GPs and Pharmacists Fees Cut
In an effort to save €70 million a year, the fees paid by the State to GPs and pharmacists will be cut.
€38 million will be saved with a 7.5% cut to fees paid to GPs, while €32 million will be saved by a 7.6% cut to pharmacy fees.
Minister for Health James Reilly has introduced the cuts under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act.
It is understood that the cuts will being these payments in line with the new Haddington Road Agreement, which does not include GPs and pharmacists.
Critics however, have said that the measures will impact waiting time and patient services.
(MH/CD)
€38 million will be saved with a 7.5% cut to fees paid to GPs, while €32 million will be saved by a 7.6% cut to pharmacy fees.
Minister for Health James Reilly has introduced the cuts under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act.
It is understood that the cuts will being these payments in line with the new Haddington Road Agreement, which does not include GPs and pharmacists.
Critics however, have said that the measures will impact waiting time and patient services.
(MH/CD)
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