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Methadone patients four times more likely to overdose in month following treatment ending, study finds

Methadone patients are four times more likely to overdose in the month after their treatment ends, according to a new study.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

Prescription risk for older people

Inappropriate medicine prescriptions are being blamed for significantly increasing the number of older people being admitted to hospital, according to two new studies.

Wed, 22 Mar, 2017

RCSI study tackles likelihood of inappropriate prescribing

The likelihood of inappropriate prescribing was reduced in nearly 50% of patients who took part in a study where pharmacists and GPs discussed prescribing practices and GPs followed up with a software review of medication.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

People taking five or more medicines a day increases 250%

Irish people are taking more prescription medicine than ever before — with a 250% increase in the number of people taking five or more medications in just 15 years.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015