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Drugs Payment Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Questions (1067)

Seamus Healy

Question:

1067. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Health his views on approving the concern drug Zytiga for inclusion on the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47979/12]

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Following intensive negotiations with the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA), the Department of Health and the HSE have reached agreement on a major new deal on the cost of drugs in the State. This deal has a value in excess of €400 million over the next three years and will mean, amongst other things, greater access to new cutting-edge drugs. The HSE is finalising arrangements for the reimbursement of Abiraterone Acetate (Zytiga®) in line with the new agreement.

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