About Monj.ie
Monj.ie is an independent, non-commercial information resource that compiles community-reported cost data related to prescription medicines supplied by licensed pharmacies in Ireland and, where relevant, Northern Ireland and the UK.
Our aim is to provide greater transparency around variations in consultation and dispensing fees so that members of the public can better understand how these costs differ between providers.
All information listed on the site is drawn from publicly available sources and voluntary user submissions, and each entry includes a date indicating when it was last updated. We do not sell or supply medicines, offer medical advice, or make recommendations about treatment.
Why we include information about pharmacies
Across Ireland and the UK, pharmacies are regulated by professional bodies such as:
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The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)
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The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in Great Britain
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The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI)
These regulators maintain public registers that allow people to confirm that a pharmacy is licensed.
For safety reasons, it is always advisable to ensure that any provider you deal with is appropriately registered and operating within its regulatory framework.
Reports from health authorities in recent years have highlighted the presence of counterfeit medicines sold online through unregulated sources. Buying medicines only from licensed pharmacies helps reduce this risk.
Cross-Border Context
Because Ireland and Northern Ireland operate under different regulatory and pricing systems, the cost of prescription medicines may vary between jurisdictions. Monj.ie includes community-submitted cost information from both ROI and NI/UK providers to reflect these differences.
This information is presented for general reference only and should always be confirmed directly with the relevant pharmacy.
Prescriptions and Clinical Decisions
Prescription-only medicines can only be supplied following an assessment by a registered doctor.
Whether a particular treatment is suitable for an individual depends on:
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The clinical judgement of the prescriber
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The patient’s health history
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Relevant medical guidelines
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Any co-existing medical conditions
Monj.ie does not provide medical advice, assess eligibility, or comment on clinical criteria such as BMI or treatment pathways. Anyone seeking guidance about treatment should consult a registered healthcare professional.
Understanding Costs
Consultation fees, dispensing charges, and other associated costs can differ between providers. Monj.ie compiles community-reported cost information to show a broad view of these variations.
Because fees may change, users should confirm exact costs with the provider directly.
We do not:
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Recommend any provider
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Suggest where a person should fill a prescription
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Guarantee the accuracy of external pricing
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Facilitate the purchase, supply, or use of medicines
Our purpose is limited to presenting general cost information shared by the public.
Our Mission
Monj.ie aims to support transparency around healthcare costs in Ireland by gathering and organising community-submitted information.
We do not sell products, receive commissions, or promote any specific medicine or provider.
Our role is simply to present information, allowing users to have a clearer understanding of publicly reported costs.