Doctor Suspended Over Prescribing Patterns | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

A Wicklow GP’s medical license is suspended after the Medical Council uncovered alarming patterns of high-dose, high-volume prescribing of controlled substances — including sedatives and benzodiazepines — without clear plans for tapering. A pharmacist’s complaint revealed repeated prescriptions to multiple pharmacies and overlapping doses for 14 patients, some with known substance abuse issues. Despite the doctor’s claim she was helping vulnerable patients, the court prioritized public safety, agreeing with regulators that the risk was immediate. The suspension remains in place while a full…