Medicinal Products Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 January 2014

Thursday, 30 January 2014

Questions (212)

Brendan Smith

Question:

212. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the position regarding supply and-or availability of medication (details supplied) under the various drug schemes; if such medication is available under any circumstances; the extra documentation necessary to support a case for inclusion of this medication under current schemes; if there is an appeal process; if there is an alternative approved medication; if guidance will be offered on any assistance available to meet the costs of such medication for patients who have to take this medication for life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4771/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

Treatments for HIV are provided through the specialised clinics in certain hospitals. Patients on these treatments require regular antibody titre measurements and are returning to hospitals for this service.

This product and others like it are not on the community drug schemes but are made available to all patients who require them at the hospital clinics.