Medicinal Products Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Questions (907)

Denis Naughten

Question:

907. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the specific steps which are being taken to address hospital inpatient prescribing of benzodiazepines; the total cost of such drugs in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27290/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.