12/12/2025
First and foremost, Monasterevin Pharmacy has always provided blister packing free of charge, and this has never been something we wanted to change. Supporting patients in managing their medicines safely has always been, and remains, a core part of what we do.
That being said, ongoing funding freezes and cuts within the pharmacy sector are making it more difficult over time to sustain this service without any cost. This is not a situation we have created, and itโs not a decision we ever wanted to have to consider.
Importantly, we want to reassure you that no decision will be made about introducing blister packing charges until the New Year.
We donโt want anyone worrying about this over the Christmas period โ this time of year should be about rest, family, and peace of mind. ๐
At present, there are no charges, and if a change ever becomes necessary in the future, it would be something we approach with great reluctance, clear communication, and plenty of notice for those affected. We would only ever make this decision if it became unavoidable, in order to keep our blister packing service going and will be much more reasonable than many of the fees being circulated in the press at the moment.
Our focus has always been โ and will always be โ patient-centred care. Any decisions we make will be guided by the need to continue offering safe, reliable services in a way that allows us to remain here for our community in the long term. ๐ซถ
If you have any questions, our team is always happy to chat in the pharmacy. ๐งโโ๏ธ
Wishing you and your families a very peaceful Christmas. ๐
From all of us in Monasterevin Pharmacy. ๐