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Spike in people taking antidepressants highlights struggling mental health services - doctor

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Spike in people taking antidepressants highlights struggling mental health services - doctor

The number of patients in the public health system taking prescribed antidepressants has increased by almost 20% in a five-year period.

HPRA: Number of illegal anabolic steroids being detained remains unacceptably high

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HPRA: Number of illegal anabolic steroids being detained remains unacceptably high
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Latest: Pharmacists approve motion calling for free access to contraception without prescription
Independent Alliance pushing to remove prescription charges for OAPs in budget

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Independent Alliance pushing to remove prescription charges for OAPs in budget
Pharmacists call on Government to exempt vulnerable patients from prescription levy

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Pharmacists call on Government to exempt vulnerable patients from prescription levy
Watchdog suspends autism 'cure' GP

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Watchdog suspends autism 'cure' GP
RCSI study tackles likelihood of inappropriate prescribing
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

Antibiotics’ prescription risk
Antibiotics’ prescription risk

Up to 10m prescriptions for antibiotics are being dished out unnecessarily every year in the UK with many patients seeking out doctors who are a “soft touch” to get hold of them, health officials have said.

Tue, 18 Aug, 2015

Varadkar: Prescription fee 'too high'
Varadkar: Prescription fee 'too high'

Health Minister Leo Varadkar says prescription charges are too high and a new scheme is needed.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2015

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