Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA)

European expert says winter surge in medicine demand has highlighted ‘systemic weaknesses in supply chain’

Young Irish podcasters successfully finding their voice interviewing guests, reporting child-friendly news and teaching fun facts

First Irish trial to treat patients with Car-T immunotherapy opens at St James’s Hospital in Dublin

Surge in demand this winter puts pressure on supplies amid sharp disagreement over long-term impact of pricing

Most reports of suspected side effects relate to heart issues, regulatory authority says

It’s an Irish thing not wanting to be a bother, but you have a right to good care

Department of Health insists alternatives are available for all medicines currently affected by supply shortages

Authorities insist demand is main factor for winter big medications but generics group says price puts State at supply disadvantage

Cough syrups and effervescent painkillers that are staples of family medicine cabinets are out of stock

Over-the-counter and prescription drugs affected with some facing a three-month delay before supply is restored

Supply chain disruption and pricing issues are affecting supply just as winter infections surge in Ireland

Industry executive says Ireland needs to rethink one-way approach to pricing if it is to ease pressure on pharmacies

‘Serious shortage protocol’ would allow alternative antibiotics to be dispensed without need to contact GPs

Unit 12 at north Dublin scheme undergoing rebuild and extension in advance of occupation by pharmaceutical manufacturer

Health products regulator warns of risks from buying medication online from unauthorised sources

Latest data is ‘promising’, says psychiatrist and clinical senior lecturer at Trinity and Tallaght University Hospital and an investigator with the new trial

Seven Irish people take psychedelic drug as part of global study into severe depression

Authorities seized significant amounts of sedatives and erectile dysfunction drugs

High price of medication has lead to increased numbers sourcing it abroad

Court told Stephen Skillington put ads on internet and in Hot Press for Norlevo tablets