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MFI is suggesting a National Medicines Reserve be established

Rising inflation threatens medicine shortages - MFI

The organisation that represents the suppliers of the majority of medicines in Ireland has warned of an increasing risk of shortages due to the impact of inflation.

Business • 21 Sep 22

A flurry of agreements are being hammered out to cushion the most painful blows from Brexit

Britain and EU try to cushion blow of no-deal divorce

As Britain tries to steer away from a dreaded "no-deal" divorce with the EU, a flurry of agreements are being hammered out to cushion the most painful blows.

Business • 27 Feb 19

There are 80 medicines in short supply in England (File pic)

English pharmacists warn of shortage of medicines

There has been a big rise in the number of drugs on a "shortage of supply" list for England, analysis shows, with some experts saying uncertainty over Brexit was making the situation worse.

Brexit • 18 Jan 19

Simon Harris said the deal would "dramatically assist" in decreasing delays in gaining access to medicines

Harris signs agreement on affordable medicines

Minister for Health Simon Harris has signed an international agreement aimed at securing affordable and timely access to new medicines for Irish patients.

Health • 22 Jun 18

Call for drug savings to be reinvested in general practice

Cttee told of €2bn annual spend on medicines

The Irish College of General Practitioners has said that the increase in chronic disease and an ageing population has meant a rise in the dispensing and cost of medicines.

Health • 21 Mar 18

The criminals involved in selling and supplying the medicines are known traffickers

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

There have been price reductions of up to 85% for some generic drugs

HSE points to big savings in medicine costs

The Health Service Executive's chief pharmacist has said Ireland is no longer paying more than the EU average for medicine, with price reductions of up to 85% for some generic drugs.

News • 01 Aug 14

A warning has been issued about the drugs used to treat an irregular heartbeat and reduce the risk of stroke

Warning over new anti-blood clotting drugs

Doctors are being warned about the risk of uncontrollable bleeding in some patients on new anti-blood clotting drugs.

News • 29 Jan 13

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