Pharmaceutical Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2009

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Questions (189)

James Bannon

Question:

275 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason pharmacists (details supplied) in County Longford are being obliged to dispense items costing more than €70 at a loss which does not take into account the considerable time and effort that goes into sourcing some of these products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36930/09]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

I understand that the Deputy is referring to the supply of unauthorised medicines to patients.

Following discussions between my Department and the Health Service Executive, it has been decided to reimburse pharmacists at invoice prices for such products.