Drug Problem: What's behind Ireland's medicine shortage Medicines shortage are not a new problem, but the incredible complexity of the global system means there is no easy solution, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 02 Feb
Business, employers' groups react to Covid-19 measures Business and worker representative bodies have been reacting to the Government's decision to close schools and cultural institutions, as well as limit large gatherings of … Business • 12 Mar 20
Emerade adrenaline pens recalled by regulator Batches of an adrenaline pen used to treat acute allergic reactions are being recalled as there have been reports of failure to activate outside of … Health • 30 Sep 19
Over 60 HSE staff working on Brexit at cost of €6m The Oireachtas Committee on Health has heard that 61 members of staff in the Health Service Executive are working on Brexit preparations at a cost … Health • 30 Jan 19
Some life-saving defibrillators require urgent updates The Health Products Regulatory Authority is urging owners of automated external defibrillators to check that the recommended safety and maintenance updates on their device have … Health • 29 Jan 19
40% rise in illegal prescription drugs seized The Health Products Regulatory Authority has reported a 40% increase in the number of illegal prescription medicines detained by its enforcement section last year. Health • 17 Apr 18
One in eight take medicine not prescribed for them One-in-eight people has taken a prescription medicine not prescribed for them, according to a study by the Health Products Regulatory Authority. News • 19 Sep 16
70,000 people have purchased medicines online Around 70,000 adults have bought medicines online, according to a new survey from the Health Products Regulatory Authority. News • 18 May 16
Criminal gangs involved in selling fake medicines Gardaí say organised criminal gangs are getting involved in the sale and supply of fake medicines and pharmaceutical products. News • 19 Nov 14
More medicines may be available over the counter The Health Products Regulatory Authority has said there are 12 active substances contained in medicines currently classified as prescription-only that could be safely made available … News • 17 Jul 14
