Varadkar should do the right thing and abolish prescription charges

See below analysis from Irish Independent on 19 September 2014

Leo Varadkar has prioritised getting a realistic budget for health as number one of 10 priorities he wants to achieve within the next 18 months. All 10 priorities make good sense, some of them might even be delivered in the tight timeframe envisaged.

The health myths that have outlasted Mary Harney

See her article I wrote for crisisjam posted on politico.ie today

Evidence shows no benefits from prescription charges

Read article by me on this topic in last Saturday’s Irish Times

Progress looms on driving down drugs prices but prescription fees are unacceptable

On 16 June, when Fine Gael were battling out their leadership,  Minister Mary Harney announced new legislation which will deliver savings for individuals and the public purse on drugs prices. The plan is that from early next year (2011), legislation will be passed which allows for greater generic substitution and reference pricing – it’s not as complicated as it sounds. Plus Harney confirmed the introduction of her misinformed prescription charges.