Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
776. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 440 of 3 December 2013, if he will consider including bowel preparation on the general medical services scheme; his views on whether this will help persons on low incomes afford the potentially life-saving preparation ahead of a colonoscopy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55479/13]
View answerKlean Prep is a product intended for colonic lavage prior to diagnostic examination or surgical procedures requiring a clean colon (e.g. colonoscopy, barium enema or colonic resection, which are not performed in the community setting). Accordingly, there is not now and there has not been any medical indication that would justify reimbursable status for Klean Prep in the GMS Scheme or in the Community Drug Schemes. It is expected that hospital authorities would make comprehensive arrangements to provide all of a patient’s requirements in connection with a diagnostic and/or surgical service that the hospital provides.
