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Billions To Be Saved On Prescription Drugs Following Government Deal

The health minister says the taxpayer will save around three quarters of a billion euro over the next four years on the cost of prescription drugs. 

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It follows a deal with pharmaceutical companies this morning. 

The government had threatened to use legislation to impose price cuts if a deal wasn't reached. 

Minister Harris says the savings will enable the State to fund the cost of some new drugs. 

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