Solutions to overprescribing require a multifaceted approach, including timely access to suitable services for patients nationwide.

Majority of the prescriptions fell under the General Medical Service (GMS) scheme, with 28,802 people accessing it under this service.

The Princess of Wales’ brother has credited his dog, Ella, for saving his life.

Figures seen by BreakingNews.ie under the Freedom of Information Act reveal there have been 14,638 prescriptions issued from January to May in 2024

Children who spend more time growing up in worse housing conditions and poorer quality neighbourhoods face greater social and emotional difficulties that their peers, the study found

Researchers found that exercise was just as good as therapy and even better than antidepressants.

The star said that he faced a ‘tough’ time in 1998 after he received a red card at a World Cup game against Argentina.