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Friday 27 November 2020
Up until 2011, anyone who needed emergency contraception had to attend a doctor in order to get a prescription.
Misuse and overuse of medication will “almost certainly lead to a health crisis”, it has been warned.
A fitness to practice committee found 11 allegations against De Mohammed Khan resulted in professional misconduct.
The two prescription drugs were the main substance recorded in more than 70 poisoning deaths over a two year period.
74,520 Irish people over the age of 65 are suffering enforced deprivation.
One of the most frequently inappropriately prescribed drugs was aspirin – given to those with no history of brain or heart problems.
The regulator said the product will be available after an imminent change to current drugs laws.
Researchers found that one in five people taking anti-depressants reported drinking heavily.
The HSE is to refund the prescription charge that some people paid even though they had a medical card and were on the LTI scheme.
Over half a million people in Ireland suffer with migraine headaches.
The prescription frames are made from lightweight titanium to help offset the weight of Glass’ processor and battery.
A report suggests high medicine prices are pushing consumers across the border, but prices of other items are leveling up. So do you travel to Northern Ireland to shop?
A new survey reveals the average consultation fee in Dublin is €53.29, while the national average stands at €46.26.
Lloyds Online Pharmacy has just launched a new service where women can order their contraceptive pill prescription online, instead of going to a doctor.
The recommended drugs are for ulcer disease and high cholesterol which account for 15 per cent of the drugs budget.
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.
A non profit organisation in the US offers €1 dollar per day prescriptions to low income families so they can afford to buy their five a day.
Minister Róisín Shortall has said the Department of Health is looking at the issues involved in controlling the sale of medical marijuana products.
In a major new report, the Economic and Social Research Institute suggests pharmacies should display their prices in-store and offer more generic drugs.
The Irish Pharmacy Union criticises an Irish Independent report that some chemists mark-up prices by up to 354 per cent.
ONE OF THE most eagerly anticipated nights of the Irish TV year is finally here, with not even 2020 being able to stop the broadcast of the Late Late Toy Show.
Covid-19 restrictions mean it will be a different kind of show this year, but it still promises to be a special night – perhaps more so than usual given the year we’ve had.
For the day that’s in it, we’re asking: Will you watch the Late Late Toy Show?
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