I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 211 together.
A common list of reimbursable medicines is in place for the general medical services scheme and the drug payment scheme to ensure equity in relation to the range of medicines paid for by the State under both schemes. In order for a product to be included in the list of reimbursable items, it must satisfy a number of criteria, including that it is ordinarily supplied to the public only on foot of a medical prescription and that the product should not be advertised or promoted to the public. As nicotine replacement therapies belong to a category of products that do not satisfy these criteria, in that they are generally available over-the-counter, and may be advertised directly to the public they are not included in the list of items reimbursable under the list.