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Online prescription medicines
When you buy prescription medicines online, you could be risking your money and your health. Read our advice for consumers.
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Medical device regulations
Improving the safety and effectiveness of medical devices, including in vitro diagnostic devices
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Clinical Trials Regulation
Improving the safety, efficiency and transparency of clinical trials in Europe
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New veterinary regulation
Working to support safe and available medicines, while also tackling antimicrobial resistance
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Monitoring the safety of medicines
We watch over the safety of medicines in Ireland. We have systems in place to identify and study side effects.
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Cosmetics
Monitoring the safety and compliance of cosmetics to protect consumer health and safety
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