asked the Minister for Health the reason cyclosporin used to prevent rejection after heart transplants is not available on a GMS prescription.
Written Answers. - Availability of Medical Drug.
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An application to have cyclosporin admitted to the GMS was rejected by my Department on the grounds that, because of the special characteristics of the drug, it was more appropriate to have it supplied through hospitals. I understand that arrangements have been made by health boards to have the drug supplied to medical card patients free of charge. The question of admitting the drug to the GMS proper is under examination again within my Department. I assure the Deputy that it is the intention to have the drug made available free of charge to medical card patients in the most appropriate manner possible.