Medical Card Drugs

Thursday, 24 October 2013

Questions (254)

Michael McGrath

Question:

254. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the list of items for which persons with medical cards will no longer be reimbursed as a result of budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45458/13]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Provision is made for €10 million savings arising from the removal of products from the Reimbursement List. The HSE will now consider products for review in compliance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.