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General Medical Services Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2006

Tuesday, 4 July 2006

Questions (262)

Paul Kehoe

Question:

275 Mr. Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on making strips for the co-agucheck S system available through either the GMS or DPS schemes. [26435/06]

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The current treatment available to patients on anti-coagulation therapy is normally provided in a hospital setting under the supervision of a specialist, or in certain GP clinics with specialist agreement. I understand that a small number of patients may be opting to self-test. This is a private matter between them and their doctors.

I currently have no plans to make these testing strips available through the Community Drugs Schemes.

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