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Medical Cards Dip Amid Rising Costs | Cork News
Medical card numbers dipped last year despite rising costs, with over a quarter of the population still relying on them — but a sharp rise in discretionary cards for higher earners highlights growing inequality. GP visit cards are up, though not as much as expected, while prescription drug spending hit record levels. The government’s new deal with generic drug suppliers could save up to €1.4 billion, redirecting funds toward new treatments and tackling the system’s mounting pressures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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