Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2013
663. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the reason the drugs refund scheme does not cover medication or special food requirements for patients with dyspahgia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24224/13]
View answerThe following products for the preparation of thickened foods are currently available for the treatment of dysphagia on the GMS and community drug schemes:
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Products |
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81927 |
CLINUTREN THICKENER 300 G. PACK |
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82236 |
INSTANT CAROBEL 135 G. PACK |
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82249 |
NUTILIS POWDER PACK 300 G. |
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83039 |
NUTILIS POWDER PACK 670 G. |
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81109 |
NUTILIS POWDER SACHETS 12 G. |
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81512 |
RESOURCE THICKEN UP 4.5 G. SACHET 75 |
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82848 |
THICK & EASY 225 G. PACK |
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81936 |
THICK & EASY 9 G. SACHET 100 SACHET |
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83191 |
VITAQUICK 300 G. PACK |
The HSE does not reimburse commercially produced pre-thickened foods on the GMS and community drug schemes.
