Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • Advertise
  • Recruitment
  • Contact us:
  • Register
Irish Pharmacy News
  • News
    • Latest
    • Community Pharmacy
  • Learning
    • CPD
    • Features
    • Team Training
    • Research
  • Magazines
  • OTC
    • OTC Awards
    • Product News
  • Awards
    • Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024
    • Awards News
  • HPN
  • Log In
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Latest
    • Community Pharmacy
  • Learning
    • CPD
    • Features
    • Team Training
    • Research
  • Magazines
  • OTC
    • OTC Awards
    • Product News
  • Awards
    • Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024
    • Awards News
  • HPN
  • Log In
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
Irish Pharmacy News
Home News

Pharmacists welcome Revenue update on VAT treatment of food supplements

IPN by IPN
27 February 2019
in News
0

The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has welcomed the decision by the Revenue Commissioners to delay the imposition of VAT on food supplements.

For the last 40 years, the majority of food supplements supplied by pharmacies in Ireland, such as vitamins, minerals and fish oil products, have been exempt from VAT on the basis that they encourage the maintenance of health, through the sustenance derived from a normal, healthy diet.

Welcoming the announcement, IPU Secretary General Darragh O’Loughlin said, “The threatened imposition of a VAT rate of 23% on various vitamins and food supplements had understandably led to a great deal of concern among the public. Applying 23% VAT across the board on all food supplements would negatively impact their affordability for less well-off people, the elderly, or those with ongoing health issues, who are trying to maintain their health.

“Diet, exercise and food supplements have become important areas in supporting general wellbeing and introducing this additional cost would be an extra burden on people who require food supplements for health reasons and are taking them under the recommendation of a health professional.

“We welcome the decision of the Revenue Commissioners to delay the implementation of these changes to provide an opportunity for a wider consultation.  The IPU looks forward to engaging, along with other stakeholder bodies, in the proposed consultation”.

Irish pharmacy chain CarePlus’ Commercial Director Niamh Lynch also commented “At CarePlus, many of our customers purchase vitamins on the recommendation from their GP’s and healthcare providers. For some consumers, the price escalation might be a barrier to maintaining good health and self-care. Efforts should be made to relieve an overburdened health system and not tax efforts to remain healthy.”

Previous Post

Fleming Medical show further commitment to Munster Rugby

Next Post

Government apathy and increasing bureaucracy threatening future of community pharmacy profession

Next Post

Government apathy and increasing bureaucracy threatening future of community pharmacy profession

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sleep, Self-Care & the Pharmacist: The Restorative Role of Routine and Magnesium

Sleep, Self-Care & the Pharmacist: The Restorative Role of Routine and Magnesium

13 June 2025
Role of Pharmacists in Managing Striae: From Prevention to Therapeutics

Role of Pharmacists in Managing Striae: From Prevention to Therapeutics

13 June 2025
Free HRT for Women in Ireland: A Landmark Moment in Menopause Care

Free HRT for Women in Ireland: A Landmark Moment in Menopause Care

12 June 2025

RECOMMENDED NEWS

HPRA Publishes 2020 Annual Report

HPRA Publishes 2020 Annual Report

4 years ago

Perrigo Superintendent Pharmacist of the Year Award Finalists

2 years ago
Gut riddance: top tips to support your immune system this summer

Gut riddance: top tips to support your immune system this summer

5 years ago
Group plc scooped the prestigious Company of the Year award

Group plc scooped the prestigious Company of the Year award

3 years ago
Tweets by Irish_PharmNews

Quick links

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact us

Follow us on social media:

Other info

  • Contact us
  • Register for Digital Magazines
  • Privacy Policy
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact us

© 2024 IPN

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Learning
  • Other
    • Conferencing
    • Developments
    • Product News
    • Profiles
    • Research
  • Digital Magazines (IPN Online Issues Older Issue Tabs)
  • Awards

© 2024 IPN

  • Login

    Forgot password? | Register

    Register

    Registration confirmation will be emailed to you.

    Login | Forgot password?

    Reset Password

    Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.

    Login

Login

Register

Forgotten Password?

Register | Lost your password?
| Back to Login