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# Arrested

South Dublin pharmacist arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal prescription drugs trade

The pharmacist was arrested in August.

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Nov 1st 2018, 12:05 AM

# Arrests

Three men arrested after armed robbery of Dublin pharmacy

All three were armed with knives.

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Jan 27th 2018, 12:14 PM

# Superbugs

Use antibiotics as a 'quick fix' for a cold? It won't work and could be very damaging

Pharmacists have said misusing and overusing antibiotics is “one of the most significant threats to patient safety in Ireland”.

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Nov 13th 2016, 7:45 AM

# Grafton Street

Pharmacist saves life of 17-year-old girl with epi-pen on Dublin street

The young woman had gone into anaphylactic shock related to a severe nut allergy.

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Oct 6th 2016, 6:45 PM

# Pharmacy

Pharmacy delivery service set up after people stop taking meds due to cost

Healthwave offers generic medications to members of its Health Pass scheme. Now, it delivers medication around Ireland to further cut down on costs.

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Apr 13th 2014, 8:15 AM

Voices

Column: Making emergency contraception easy to access has been good for women

Just over one year ago the rules for getting the morning-after pill in Ireland were relaxed. Alison Begas looks at what this change has meant for women.

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Aug 11th 2012, 7:00 PM

# Pharmacy

Pharmacists express concern over addiction to pain relief

Regulations around the sale of products containing codeine were introduced in 2010. Pharmacists heard that up to one in three adults may be suffering from chronic pain, which can affect quality of life.

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May 1st 2012, 7:00 AM