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Coffee may protect against multiple sclerosis

A new study suggests drinking coffee may protect against multiple sclerosis.
News • 26 Feb 15

HSE to reconsider funding of MS drug

The Health Service Executive has said its drugs committee will meet to reconsider a decision not to fund a life-changing drug for MS sufferers.
News • 19 Nov 14

Medicines containing cannabis set to go on sale

Approved medicines containing the active ingredients of cannabis can now be prescribed here, after regulations legalising their use were approved.
News • 11 Jul 14

Concern over price of revolutionary MS drug

People with multiple sclerosis will have to pay up to €500 a month for a new drug which could help them to walk after the HSE confirmed Fampyra is not covered under any of its community drugs schemes.
News • 23 May 14

Elan and Biogen eye MS drug sales boost

Elan and Biogen Idec have filed for approval to sell their drug Tysabri as a first-line treatment for multiple sclerosis.
Business • 16 Jan 13

Health Dept proposals for cannabis-based products

The Department of Health has said it hopes to bring forward legislative proposals later this year, or early in 2013, to allow cannabis-based medicinal products to be prescribed in Ireland.
News • 11 Sep 12

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