A recent study by the RCSI has found the drug present in 1 in 16 post-mortem toxicology tests
An MEP from Dublin has called for urgent legislation against a drug referred to as the "coffin tablet" which has becoming increasingly prevalent on the capital's streets.
It is a prescription drug used to treat anxiety disorders, epilepsy and nerve pain and is being sold in Dublin for as cheaply as €1, according to Andrews, who cited a RCSI report which stated that it was found present in 1 in 16 post-mortem toxicology tests. The Coroners Society of Ireland has appealed to the HSE to reclassify pregabalin due to its recent misuse and widespread availability on the streets.
He continued: "Pregabalin has been compared to OxyContin in the United States. This should immediately ring alarm bells within government given the devastating impact Oxy has had on communities across the US. This cannot be allowed to happen in Dublin. Restricting access to this drug is a simple step we can take to make Dublin streets safer."
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