The Irish College of General Practitioners presented a submission stating that between 10-20% of general practice consultations involve illegal drug use. They advocate for a non-judgmental and health-led approach to helping People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) and support the expansion of HSE specialist clinics. The Irish Pharmacy Union, on the other hand, wants any policy changes regarding drug use to be postponed until a comprehensive government policy is developed. They are pushing for easier access to Naloxone, an antidote for overdose, through pharmacies. There is debate on whether pharmacies are the ideal place to provide such services and whether some pharmacists may opt out.
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IPU and ICGP make submissions to Joint Committee on Drug Use
