One of the country's leading pharmacists today urged a re-think on how some big brand painkillers are sold as concerns mount about legal drug abuse.

Parents are being warned to get rid of old pills and tonics, amid claims that 4,000 children are poisoned every year after getting their hands on them.

Elderly people on medication risk accidental overdose because they may not know their correct dosage, it was warned today.

Pharmacists today added their voice to growing pressure on the Government to cut tax on condoms.

Chemists are welcoming plans to overhaul the system contained in new legislation.

NEXT month is going to be a very important one for the future of Irish healthcare.