Budget 2014: Increased Prescription Charges

Prescription charges for medical card holders were increased in Budget 2014  from €1.50 per item to €2.50 per item – that is an increase of  70%. The monthly cap on prescription charges for a family was also increased from  €19.50 to €25 (with medical card) The increases came into effect from December 1st 2013 These […]
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