Young people prescribed dangerous drugs - reports

Hundreds of young people in Ireland are reportedly being prescribed an anti-depressant drug despite the fact that it is not licensed for the treatment of people under the age of 18.

Young people prescribed dangerous drugs - reports

Hundreds of young people in Ireland are reportedly being prescribed an anti-depressant drug despite the fact that it is not licensed for the treatment of people under the age of 18.

Reports this morning said the Irish Medicines Board had estimated that 300 young people were being prescribed Seroxat in Ireland.

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