The new plans will be in effect next year.
Plans have been unveiled to allow pharmacists to extend prescriptions up to 12 months.
The new measure - aimed at reducing pressure on GPs - will come in to effect next March.
Doctors and pharmacists will be permitted to an extend a prescription beyond the current limit of six months, if they think it's safe to do so.
Eamonn Brady from Whelehan's Pharmacy in Mullingar says it won't be possible in every instance:
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Midlands Tomorrow
It comes into effect at 5 am tomorrow morning.
Offaly Author Releases Book On County's Place In Irish History
Tullamore's Raymond Daly has written "Ten Faithful Years" covering Offaly's role in the years 1913 to 1923.
Offaly Branch Of Charity Double Donations In Christmas Campaign
The Offaly Branch of Mary's Meals are holding fundraisers in Tullamore this month.
Music Generation Offaly Release Christmas Single
Students in Tullamore's St. Philomena's National School and Scoil Eoin Phóil Naofa feature on the track.
Midlands Youth Clubs Open Doors For Oíche na hÓige
Youth services are showing off the range of services they have in the Midlands.
Laois TD Highlights Importance Of Housing Defence Forces Veterans
Groups that work with veterans have come before the Oireachtas Defence Committee.
Laois People Crowned Most Hardworking In Ireland
The procure.ie study found Laois topped the polls in terms of commuting.
Westmeath Steakhouse Closing Down Over Rising Costs
JP's Steakhouse opened in Mullingar in 2011.
Minister For Children Launches Community Families In Offaly
Norma Foley launched the programme at the Mucklagh Community Centre near Tullamore.
Campaign To End Gender Based Violence Launching In Westmeath
Eist-Saying No To Silence are launching the Zero Tolerance Midlands Campaign in Mullingar.
Ryanair Slam World Cup Price Gouging Claims
Prices for flights to Prague are hundreds of euro more than usual around the play offs next March.
Madness Leads First Line-Up Announcement For Award Winning Laois Festival
July's Forest Fest will be the fifth renewal of the event.
Midlands Weather Warning Lifted As Frosty Conditions Continue
Sub zero conditions will remain for a time this morning.
Six People Held In Relation To Missing Garda Drug Seizure Released
The garda being investigated has been suspended from duty.
Housing Commencements Continue To Fall In Midlands
Just 71 notices were issued across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath in October.
Offaly Man To Launch Book On Slieve Bloom River
The Silver River of Slieve Blooms by John Feehan launches this evening in Kilcormac.
Midlands Couple Call For Political Intervention On Housing Development
Elma Beirne and John Ennis are one of the five buyers affected by a development in Rathmolyon.
Midlands Communities Gather To Object Wind Farm Plans
The Kilmullen/Coolnafearagh Solar Action Group have concerns on the BNRG development.
Five Couples Remain In Limbo Over Future Midlands Homes
A liquidator has been appointed to the developer of the homes Meathamatic.
Russian Spy Ship Near Irish Waters
The Yantar entered waters in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone last year.
