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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 30 Apr 1991

Vol. 407 No. 6

Written Answers. - Tranquiliser Prescriptions.

Jim Higgins

Ceist:

173 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Health (a) the proportion of prescriptions for tranquilisers made each year without recourse to a doctor, (b) the proportion of these prescriptions which are for people under the age of (1) 18 years, (2) 30 years and (3) over the age of 60 years; and his views on the possible addictive aspects of such drugs.

All prescriptions must be issued by a medical practitioner or by a dentist. Therefore a prescription for tranquilisers cannot be made without recourse to either of these professionals.

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