While the majority of the country was in lock-down, almost all of the nation’s pharmacies remained open to provide essential services.

So how is the sector fairing now 6 months down the line?

Bobby was joined by three pharmacists to find out:

• Darragh O’Loughlin - Secretary General of the Irish Pharmacy Union and Owner/Director of Medwell Allcare Pharmacy, Tuam, Co Galway
• Grainne O’Leary - Owner of ‘Gallery Quay’ and ‘Hannover Quay’ Pharmacies in Dublin
• Eamonn Brady – Owner of Whelehan’s Pharmacies in Mullingar

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