asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if his attention has been drawn to the reports that drugs and medicines are costing more in the State than in either Britain or the Six Counties; and, if so, what action he proposes to take in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Price of Drugs and Medicines.
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My attention has been drawn to the reports referred to in the question. While—as the Deputy will be aware—statutory control is not exercised over the prices of drugs and medicines, I have had enquiries made in the matter from representatives of the trade. These enquiries are still proceeding, but I may say that the results so far tend to show that, with the exception of a limited number of preparations, prices here are approximately the same as those operating in the Six Counties and in Britain. I am having enquiries continued as to the reason for the divergence in prices in the exceptional instances referred to.