Councillor Rosemary Liewald. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Fife health and social care chairwoman Rosemary Liewald has praised Boots the Chemist for waiving its standard £5 charge for deliveries during the pandemic.
Boots are also looking at ways to ensure patients who currently pay for this service in advance get it free at this time.
Ms Liewald, an SNP councillor for Lochgelly, Cardenden and Benarty, said the news came after questions she had raised on behalf of a constituent.
“All those who need their prescriptions delivered at this time must not have financial barriers placed in their way during this public health emergency and I am glad that Boots have removed their charges, given the support that they and other pharmacies are receiving from the Scottish Government,” she said.
“I would also like to add my praise and gratitude to the outstanding pharmacy staff throughout our region of Fife, who I know are working tirelessly to process the many prescriptions which come their way from our GP surgeries on a daily basis.
“The extra hours which are being worked by front line workers, and the additional delivery drivers who have come on board deserve our heartfelt thanks during this time.”
