Drugs and medicines
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Irish residents are entitled to either free or subsidised approved prescribed drugs and medicines and certain medical and surgical aids and appliances. -
Under the Drugs Payment Scheme individuals or families only pay a maximum monthly amount for the prescribed drugs, medicines or appliances they use. -
People with medical cards pay a charge for medicines that they get on prescription from pharmacies. -
The scheme covers free drugs and medical appliances for the treatment of specific long term illnesses and conditions. -
You can use a medical prescription in other European states if certain information is included on it.