Gay Mitchell
Question:734 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will make a statement on overpriced packaging on prescription drugs as set out by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W. [2363/01]
Written Answers. - Prescription Drugs.
The manufacturers of the product referred to by the Deputy notified my Department of their intention to introduce a 28 pack size. Bulk packs of the product (100 pack and 1,000 pack sizes) are no longer available on the Irish market. The product concerned is imported from the UK and the change in pack size is in line with the UK patient pack initiative and the pricing is in line with the currency converted UK price.
In view of the demand for and importance of this product, my Department deemed it appropriate to accept the revised arrangements.