Mary Harney
Question:73 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Health if he will take the necessary steps to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of Factor VII concentrate available for surgical procedures in hospitals. [11784/97]
Vol. 478 No. 6
73 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Health if he will take the necessary steps to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of Factor VII concentrate available for surgical procedures in hospitals. [11784/97]
Limerick East): Factor VII is a rare factor concentrate which is prescribed by haematologists on a named patient basis. I am informed by the Blood Transfusion Service Board that a sufficient supply of Factor VII product is available to cover anticipated demands from clinicians.