Richard Bruton
Question:316 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health whether changes in the drugs refund schemes are envisaged during 1993.
Written Answers. - Drugs Refund Scheme.
The drugs refund scheme is one of a range of drug schemes which benefit the population as a whole. In addition to this scheme, there is a number of other drug schemes in operation, including the drug cost subsidisation scheme and the long term illness scheme.
Although I have no plans as yet to change any of these schemes, I will be closely monitoring the operation of all drug schemes to ensure that assistance is delivered in the most cost effective manner and that particular hardship is not caused to any individual or family.