Nearly 2 million anti-depression prescriptions dispensed in first five months of 2025
More than 1.8 million prescriptions for anti-depression medication were dispensed to people over 16 in the first five months of 2025, according to new HSE figures that highlight the scale of mental health challenges facing the country. Between January and May 2025, exactly 1,855,620 prescriptions were issued to over-16s, representing a significant increase in anti-depression … Read more