Fears doctors overprescribing antidepressants to patients

It is claimed Irish doctors are overprescribing antidepressants to patients.

Fears doctors overprescribing antidepressants to patients
Wed, 13 Nov, 2019 - 09:38
Digital Desk staff

It is claimed Irish doctors are overprescribing antidepressants to patients.

Dr Bryan McElroy says Ireland needs to examine its approach to how people are diagnosed.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Laughing gas ban Laughing gas misuse a 'growing concern' as doctors diagnose 18 people with neurological disorder
First dictionary of ancient Celtic spoken 2,000 years ago to be compiled by linguists First dictionary of ancient Celtic spoken 2,000 years ago to be compiled by linguists
South Korea Son Extortion Soccer Woman jailed for blackmailing former Premier League footballer
CourtsHealthMedicationMental Health
<p>The Boots pharmacy chain is the first to roll out the new scheme, with McCabes pharmacies to offer the service from January 19. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Pharmacies to roll out scheme to give medicines for eight conditions without GP prescription

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited