Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
1026. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the application of the prescription charge for persons who are obliged for exceptional medical reasons to collect their medication on a weekly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1156/13]
View answerMedical card holders are required to pay a €1.50 charge (per item) for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists, subject to a cap of €19.50 per month for each person or family. Charges are not payable in respect of items supplied under the Long Term Illness Scheme. Prescription charges do not apply to children in the care of the HSE or to methadone supplied to patients participating in the Methadone Treatment Scheme. There are no plans to review the application of the prescription charge.
