The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) is today issuing an urgent recall notice for patients in Ireland who have bought Paratabs 500mg tablets (paracetamol) since August 29.

DRUGS investigators have closed down four overseas websites for illegally selling medicines to people in Ireland.

THE IRISH Medicines Board has confirmed it will investigate claims stem cell treatment was being offered on ferries between Cork and Wales in an attempt to avoid EU law which regulates stem cell usage.

The Irish Medicines Board issued a recall for a batch of syringes this afternoon.

THE State’s drug policing body has welcomed plans for EU legislation next year that will result in drugs for children being tested before they go on the market.

The Irish Medicines Board today backed claims by the manufacturer of an anti-depressant that the benefits outweighed the risks.

MAKERS of pharmaceuticals have a bounden duty to ensure their products are both effective and safe for the people who take them.