[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 172 - Crime prevention [Prescription drugs] [26765/11]. (29 Sep 2011)
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Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall): I am informed that An Garda Síochána is aware of the misuse of prescribed drugs, most frequently in circumstances where illegal substances subject to the Misuse of Drugs Acts have become scarce due to law enforcement measures. Medicinal products which have the potential to be misused are controlled under the Misuse of Drugs legislation. There are additional controls on the prescribing, dispensing, supply and possession of prescription medicines which are controlled drugs. The legislation provides for prosecutions in circumstances where substances seized, including prescribed drugs, are controlled substances under the legislation.
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime deterrence
MM-MO Crime and law > Substance use laws > Drug laws
E Concepts in biomedical areas > Medical substance > Prescription drug (medicine / medication)
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime > Substance related crime > Crime associated with substance production and distribution
L Social psychology and related concepts > Legal availability or accessibility
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