Pharmacists may soon be able to prescribe medicines.
They would also be able to extend prescriptions for patients.
A task force is being set up by the Health Minister to examine how it could take pressure off GP services.
Stephen Donnelly is hoping to have the new system in place by October.
Laura Dowling is a Pharmacist from Fabuwellness.com.
She says it will benefit both Doctors and patients:
"It just means there's more accessible care for patients... I certainly think it would be a real benefit to patients and the public".
