DRUG SCHEMES & INFO

Question 1

NICORETTE

Answer 1

Not allowed on DPS
Allowed on GMS

Question 2

DRUG INTERACTIONS WEBSITES

Answer 2

MedicinesComplete.com (€)
Drugs.com
WebMD.com
Medicines.ie (SPC)
HPRA.ie (SPC)
BNF.NICE.org.uk

Question 3

MEDICINE SHORTAGES

Answer 3

www.HPRA.ie

Question 4

Antiviral Interaction Checker
COVID/FLU/HIV

Answer 4

Google Liverpool Interaction Checker
https://www.covid19-druginteraction.org
https://www.hiv-druginteractions.org

Question 5

PCRS Online Services

Pharmacy Application Suite
HSE Eligibility Confirmation

Answer 5

GMS Phased allowed
Dental List
Psychotropic Drugs List
Correspondence - Circulars
GMS/DPS/LTI Valid
Emergency Register for LTI
Core Drug Lists GMS Codes

Question 6

GMS FEES

Answer 6

Medisure €3 per tray
70+ €1 per item up to max €10
Under 70yrs €1.50 per item max €15

Question 7

MEDISURE

Answer 7

Allowed on GMS if:
Over 80
5+ medicines
Psychotropic Drugs on Rx
(Not covered on DPS/LTI)

Question 8

ULM

Answer 8

Can’t return ULM
Won’t be on PCRS
(Find in Correspondence>Circulars Ctrl F to find but must be in correct year tab)

Question 9

SCHEME CHARGES

Answer 9

No charge LTI
GMS item charge (70 +/-) €1/€1.50
All medical cards to over 70 means tested but have a GP Visit Card
€70 per family DPS

Question 10

PHARMACY SUITE PCRS LTI

Answer 10

Illnesses Allowed
Item Requests (individual approvals)
Express LTI (emergency registration)

Question 11

HSE PHARMAVAX

Input Vaccines

Answer 11

Login each morning with emailed verification code