Pharmacy Pulse Report Q1 2025

Analysis of the key trends in the Irish Community Pharmacy sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Check it out here.

Irish Economy.

Irish GDP growth increased 3.2% in the first three months of 2025. However, when the multinational dominated sectors are removed there is a more modest increase in the domestic economy.

Pharmacies will provide free HRT.

Pharmacies will provide free hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to women after agreement between Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and the Irish Pharmacy Union. A €5 dispensing fee was agreed after prolonged negotiations.

Global Economy.

Global growth is stabilising as inflation eases. A 2.7% annual expansion is projected for 2025–2026, driven by trade and investment. However, recovery remains uneven, with vulnerable economies most at risk.

Prescription Extension.

The IPU has said that while it welcomes legislation implemented by the Government to renew prescriptions, the lack of consultation means it will come at a cost to its members, including professional time and expertise, insurance and training.

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