From 1 July next the cost to the State of 780 medicines, most of which are supplied by member companies of the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA), will fall.
The reductions, which will result in additional savings to the State of an estimated ¤15 million are in accordance with Clause 5.2 of the 2016 Framework Agreement on the Supply and Pricing of Medicines between IPHA, the Department of Health, the Department of Public Expenditure and reform and the HSE.
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