Regulation of medicines for human use - information for patients and healthcare professionals
Shortages of medicines
Report a shortage and find out how shortages are managed in Ireland
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Generic and interchangeable medicines
Patient information about how generics compare to original medicines, and a guide for HCPs on the interchangeables list
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How medicines are authorised in Europe
All medicines must be authorised before they can be sold in the EU. There are different routes for authorisation.
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Promoting medicines to the public online
Advertising laws apply to anyone who advertises a medicine in Ireland
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Clinical trials
Find a clinical trial in Ireland, and find out how new laws are improving trials in Europe
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Biosimilar medicines
FAQs for patients and guidance for healthcare professionals on prescribing and dispensing biosimilars
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Early access to medicines
In certain cases, patients can use unauthorised medicines if there are no suitable authorised ones available.
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Vaccines for human use
Links to other organisations providing guidance on using vaccines in Ireland
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