Prescription drugs have changed the inner-city Dublin drugs scene in the past two years. Dealing in these semi-legal products is low risk and takes place in full public view, yet their effects on addicts are no less severe than other drugs with more fearsome reputations

Involving patients in drug trials is good for their health and coping skills

Health watchdog recommends move against universal vaccination for all newborns

New embryo screening process helps to beat the odds for couples who have had multiple failures

The €2.2 million network aims to make new drugs and treatments available to patients with all types of blood cancer across Ireland over the next five years

Standards for managing unique numbers to track people in health system published

Garda and health products authority investigating ‘fat burning’ drug containing DNP

Proposals to tackle counterfeit drugs dubbed as the ‘Irish model law’ by critics

Lydia McCarthy admits using mail order and advertising medication on popular websites

Patrick McCarthy still has cardio implant in his chest, High Court hears

One customer suffered allergic reaction to injections administered at Dublin salon

The Health Products Regulatory Authority recalls batches of Buccolam Oromucosal Solution

One year after introduction of law to reduce generic pricing, costs still remain expensive

Regulator switches dozens of popular products away from prescription-only status

Minister of State to allow prescription of medicines to help people with MS

Authority rebrands to reflect rapidly expanding role

Move likely to drive down cost of anti-smoking aids

The collection and storage of cord blood has divided medics and families alike, and the lack of legislation in this area simply adds to the debate

It is a year since generic substitution and reference pricing legislation were introduced

Woman suffered liver failure from online drug

Two arrested and four Irish websites shut down as part of international operation

Interpol investigation leads to 239 arrests worldwide after drugs worth $30m detained

Pharmacists express ‘outrage’ at withdrawal of medical cards in recent months

The mother of a teenager who died is campaigning for adrenalin pens to be available in public places

Agency writes to more than 1,500 women fitted with PIP devices made by French firm

Opting for a generic drug can give you the same benefits as branded medicines – but at a considerably lower cost

NUI Galway team involved in EU project

Owner of bargains shop fined following inspections by Irish Medicines Board

Despite their growing popularity, there are no national recommendations for the taking of food supplements

Opinion: The prospect of having more than two genetic parents is looming

Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland will deliver stem cells of the highest purity

Culture of adult stem cells can help sufferers of arthritis, heart disease and diabetes

John Crown says claim hospital didn’t know research programme existed ‘absurd’

Independent senator says hospital charged private insurers for free medicines it used

EU law is clear that public health must outweigh financial considerations

Pentobarbital stolen from vet’s clinic in Celbridge last week

Minister of State rules out legalising the drug

Analysis: reductions in cost of branded drug products also come into effect

Augmentin is prescribed for chest infections, including bronchitis and pneumonia