# Medication

This year

2023

CAMHS report raises serious concerns about children on medication not getting follow-up care

Some children and adolescents seeking mental health treatment are not getting appointments for up to two years, a new report has found.

Some children and adolescents seeking mental health treatment are not getting appointments for up to two years, Órla Ryan reports

In one catchment area, there were 140 "lost" cases where young people didn't receive follow-up care

Dr Susan Finnerty decided to produce an interim report due to "the serious concerns and consequent risks for some patients"

15.1k

Jan 23rd 2023, 12:05 AM

Last year

2022

# menopause

Call for zero VAT rate to be applied to HRT for women in menopause

The Department of Health has suggested that all non-oral medication on the HSE’s formal reimbursement list could benefit from a zero VAT rate.

12.1k

Aug 12th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Medication

Report into Kerry CAMHS services 'shocking', says Taoiseach as nationwide audit ordered

Review of 1,300 children who attended the HSE-run South Kerry CAMHS found 46 of them suffered “significant harm”.

87.4k

Jan 26th 2022, 1:15 PM

All time

# covid19

Public warned not to buy fake medicines that claim to treat or prevent coronavirus

The European Medicines Agency said these falsified medicines can cause serious harm.

7.4k

Mar 24th 2020, 4:06 PM

# Medication

Benzodiazepine use in Irish over 65s is higher than international average

Benzodiazepine medicine use in women over 65 years is 40% higher than in men, finds a new report.

31.8k

Jul 8th 2019, 3:00 PM

# Health

Clinical trials involving Irish patients 'saved the health service €13m' over two years

A new report published today is calling for a scaling-up of clinical research infrastructure in Ireland.

9.1k

May 20th 2019, 5:46 PM

# Spinraza

'We are failing these children spectacularly': Row over drug with 'exorbitant' cost rumbles on

Negotiations, and clashes, over the price of Spinraza are ongoing behind the scenes.

9.3k

Mar 10th 2019, 8:00 AM

# Spinraza

'You wouldn't tell a child they couldn't have chemo, but our son is being denied the medication he needs'

Parents of children with a rare genetic condition are fighting for access to a potentially life-changing drug.

19.4k

Feb 3rd 2019, 4:00 PM

# Drugs

Steroids and erectile dysfunction pills: One million doses of illegal medication seized last year

The HPRA has expressed concern about the abuse of anabolic steroids, which have side-effects including liver damage and blood clots.

11.2k

Apr 17th 2018, 12:34 PM

# HIV

'I'm most angry at myself': HIV positive people continue to suffer from stigma in Ireland

17% of people living in HIV say they have felt suicidal in the last year.

18.8k

Sep 28th 2017, 6:10 AM

# Cystic Fibrosis

'In danger of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory': How tension built ahead of Orkambi deal

HSE and Vertex employees were working long hours behind the scenes to secure the historic agreement.

12.6k

Aug 26th 2017, 12:05 AM

# Entresto

'Patients are being put at risk': Funding issues stopping 20,000 people receiving 'life-saving' meds

The medication has been proven to help cardiac problems.

8.2k

Jul 27th 2017, 10:42 AM

# Heart Attack

Cholesterol-lowering vaccine could be available in six years

The medication has shown promise in mice.

8.2k

Jun 20th 2017, 7:27 AM

Two boys fighting for access to drug that could help them keep walking

Translarna, the only treatment for boys with a specific type of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, costs €400,000 per patient per year.

14.0k

May 13th 2017, 8:15 PM

# Medicine

Older people ending up in hospital due to inappropriate prescriptions

People over the age of 65 are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of medicine.

12.2k

Mar 22nd 2017, 6:05 AM

# fibromyalgia

'There’s never a minute in the day I don’t feel pain'

Eleanor O’Farrell is one of the many people in Ireland who have fibromyalgia, often dubbed ‘the invisible illness’.

56.8k

Dec 22nd 2016, 6:00 PM

# Courts

Man who raped woman and left her injured in laneway is jailed for 13 years

The woman was found “in a shocking condition”, the judge said.

28.9k

Nov 2nd 2016, 6:05 AM

Voices

'Why am I on anti-depressants? Because I suffer from depression'

‘We’ve come on in leaps and bounds when it comes to conversations around mental health but we are still so ANTI antidepressants, it’s depressing,” writes Rosemary MacCabe.

2.6k

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May 19th 2016, 1:23 PM

# Epilepsy

'There is always the chance of not waking up after a seizure'

Irish-led research could lead to a breakthrough in treatment for people with epilepsy.

23.3k

Dec 17th 2015, 6:02 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you ever bought medication online?

Irish people have been warned about the dangers of buying from unregistered sites.

22.4k

Jul 2nd 2015, 9:27 AM

# Depression

Mindfulness therapy can be as good as medication for preventing depressive relapses

The alternative treatment helps patients learn how to respond more constructively to their thoughts and feelings.

14.7k

Apr 21st 2015, 6:15 AM

# prescription

'Disgraceful and dishonourable' doctor found to have over-prescribed sleeping tablets to addict

A fitness to practice committee found 11 allegations against De Mohammed Khan resulted in professional misconduct.

20.4k

Mar 23rd 2015, 6:00 PM

# never seen before

Mother of Cork toddler thanks hospital for saving her daughter with rare diabetes

Medication designed for Ava has meant that she no longer needs an insulin pump and can now live at home.

20.1k

Feb 25th 2015, 7:30 PM

# cross border prescriptions

Now you can pick up your prescription while you're on holiday

If you’re in the EU, that is.

15.5k

Nov 16th 2014, 3:47 PM

# Medication

Irish pharmacists say epilepsy and pain relief drugs in short supply

The Department of Health said medicine shortages are a global issue but it works with health professionals to avoid and manage them when they arise.

6.8k

Oct 22nd 2014, 11:55 AM

# Medication

Prescription charges bring in €120m but hurt 'most vulnerable in society'

Groups representing carers, elderly people and those on low incomes have called for a reduction but that’s not likely to happen in the next Budget.

6.5k

Sep 14th 2014, 8:34 AM

# bad dose

14% of older Irish people prescribed 'inappropriate' drugs

One of the most frequently inappropriately prescribed drugs was aspirin – given to those with no history of brain or heart problems.

5.0k

Jul 16th 2014, 9:10 AM

# not good

Study: Irish people on medication still drink alcohol, even when they shouldn't

Researchers found that one in five people taking anti-depressants reported drinking heavily.

10.2k

Jul 3rd 2014, 8:07 AM

Voices

Opinion: On medication, I function – off medication, I don’t. It’s as simple as that.

I want to put myself out there as walking proof that medication can, and does, work – and more that that, it’s vital for me to keep functioning.

173

Jun 17th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Wonder Drug

New drug is "a complete paradigm shift" in cancer treatment

Nine Irish people have been treated with Ibrutinib thus far.

32.9k

Jun 16th 2014, 9:45 PM

# no review

No plans to extend Long Term Illness Scheme list despite not being updated since 1970

There have been calls that the new expert review panel for medical cards should match conditions on the LTI list.

26.8k

Jun 8th 2014, 8:30 PM

# Pharmacy

Pharmacy delivery service set up after people stop taking meds due to cost

Healthwave offers generic medications to members of its Health Pass scheme. Now, it delivers medication around Ireland to further cut down on costs.

22.7k

Apr 13th 2014, 8:15 AM

# popping pills

People with asthma, diabetes and high cholesterol worst at taking medication

Not taking your medication properly? It costs money – and could cost you your life.

8.2k

Mar 25th 2014, 2:45 PM

# flu be gone

All set for Christmas, but now you're sick? What should you take to help?

Confused about over-the-counter medicines? If you’re sick what should you ask for?

18.6k

Dec 21st 2013, 8:45 AM

# misperceptions

A spaceship crash, near apocalypse, and six other major miscalculations and mistakes

You’ll be making sure your i’s are dotted and your t’s crossed after this.

11.2k

Oct 26th 2013, 9:15 AM

Voices

Column: Budgeting our depression? Funding cuts are disastrous to mental health

Cuts to medical card allowances and social welfare payments have a direct impact on peoples’ the mental health – I know because I am one of those affected, writes Kate Bellamy.

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Oct 19th 2013, 12:00 PM