Painkillers23 Sept 2026Student almost dies after accidental paracetamol overdoseThe parents of a student who suffered organ failure and nearly died after accidentally overdosing on paracetamol have spoken of the distress it caused and said they have "no idea how it happened so quickly".23 Sept 202622 Sept 2026Student who accidentally overdosed on paracetamol learns to walk and talk againRiley Lubas took two over-the counter medicines without realising they both contained paracetamol.22 Sept 202617 Jun 2026Are you using the best pain relief for period cramps?Many women may not be using the most effective pain medication for period cramps, according to a big study of supermarket till receipts.17 Jun 202618 Feb 2026Scotland's supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until JuneSome health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.18 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Pharmacists warn of medicine shortages in NIThe shortage affects many common medicines, including prescription strength co-codamol and low dose aspirin.4 Feb 202617 Jan 2026Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claimsResearchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.17 Jan 20268 Dec 2025Man recovering from over-the-counter drug addiction urges others to get helpAddiction to over-the-counter drugs is "an increasing problem in Northern Ireland". 8 Dec 202528 Oct 2025Texas attorney general sues Tylenol makers over autism claimsHe accuses them of hiding alleged dangers from the drug, following the Trump administration's unproven claim it is linked to autism.28 Oct 202523 Sept 2025Teen died after taking grandmother's painkillersLincoln Rugby Club say Sam Staple was a "much-loved member".23 Sept 2025...
