Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016
368. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health if he will consider a programme to educate the public regarding the importance of following the recommended dosage of medications on packets or given by a general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29294/16]
View answerLast month I launched a national public information campaign to raise awareness of the safe and effective use of medicines. This campaign is an initiative of the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). The campaign advises the public that to get the most benefit from their medicine, they should take the time to always read the information printed on the packaging and/or the product leaflet. This information includes essential details such as the correct dose, instructions for use and potential side effects. Entitled ‘For the full benefit, Take three minutes’, this first campaign of its type is running for six weeks (from 19 September 2016), across national and regional radio, digital and print media.
