You can apply for the Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) online, by post or by email.
For anyone included in the application you'll need to provide their:
- full name
- date of birth
- sex
- PPS number
- address
- contact details
You will also need your DPS card number, if you have one.
Apply by post or email
Download an application form:
- Drugs Payment Scheme application form (PDF, 404KB, 4 pages)
- Scéim Íocaíoctaí Drugaí foirm iarratais (PDF, 743KB, 6 pages)
Complete the form and post it to:
Drugs Payment Scheme,
Eligibility Unit
PO Box 11745,
Dublin 11
Or email a scanned copy or clear photo of the completed form to pcrs.applications@hse.ie.
Incomplete applications will take longer to process as we may need to contact you for more information.
If you cannot download the form:
- Phone 0818 224 478 to order one over the phone
- get a form from your local local health office
Temporary emergency registration
Your pharmacy may submit a temporary once-off emergency registration for you. You will still need to apply for the scheme within 3 months.
The digital version of your card will appear in the HSE Health App before you get it in the post. Download the HSE Health App.