The sanction followed findings of professional misconduct against Edward Malone, the owner and superintendent and supervising pharmacist of Lalor’s Pharmacy on Collins Avenue West, Donnycarney.

Kym Dunleavy (50) pleaded guilty to multiple charges of using a false instrument, a medical prescription which she knew to be false

Margaret Corcoran (73) suffered a seizure linked to taking medicines which had not been prescribed for her

Pharmacists will be able to extend prescriptions to 12 months from March 1st next year