Naltrexone ireland?

Yes. Naltrexone is available in Ireland and is prescription-only.

Key points:
- What it’s for: Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist used to prevent relapse in opioid dependence (and is also used for reducing alcohol cravings in some cases).
- How you can get it: Prescribed by a GP or an addiction specialist. You may be referred to a hospital or community addiction service.
- Forms and dosing:
- Oral tablets: commonly 50 mg once daily (most typical for opioid dependence or alcohol use disorder).
- Extended-release injectable: a long-acting form given by a clinician every 4 weeks (brand names and availability can vary; discuss with your prescriber).
- What to know before starting:
- You must be opioid-free before starting, to avoid precipitated withdrawal (usually 7–14 days without opioids, longer for high-dose or long-acting opioids; check with your clinician).
- Liver function monitoring is recommended (baseline and periodic tests).
- Not suitable if you have acute hepatitis, liver failure, or if you are currently using opioids.
- Possible drug interactions and side effects (nausea, headache, sleep problems, liver enzyme elevations).
- Costs and coverage in Ireland:
- Costs depend on whether you have a medical card or private cover. Medical card holders may have lower out-of-pocket costs or be covered under the scheme; others pay per prescription item or per month, depending on your plan.
- Where to get more information:
- Talk to your GP or a local addiction service for access, dosing, monitoring, and cost specifics.
- You can also check information from the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) for safety and prescribing details.

If you’d like, tell me what you’re specifically after (availability in your area, cost, how to start, or dosing details), and I can tailor the guidance.