asked the Minister for Health regarding the letter of allocation for non-capital health expenditure sent to each health board, the changes he proposes to make in relation to the community drugs scheme.
Written Answers - Community Drugs Scheme.
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The allocation to the health boards takes account of a proposed restructuring of the community drugs schemes in the context of the provision by the VHI of a comprehensive general practitioner and out-patient expenses scheme.
Discussions and consultations between officers of the Department and officials of the VHI are continuing in this regard and I would hope to announce details of the new scheme shortly.