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Medicinal Products Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Questions (904)

Denis Naughten

Question:

904. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the total cost of antidepressant medication to the health system, both community and in hospital, respectively, in 2012; the steps which are being taken to reduce the prescribing of such medication; if he will consider providing PCRS the flexibility to fund talk therapies as an alternative to prescribing drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27287/13]

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Written answers

The HSE is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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