Drugs Payment Scheme Administration

Thursday, 8 May 2014

Questions (229)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Question:

229. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the regulations regarding pharmacy conduct around processing the drugs payment scheme; if controls are in place to ensure that a pharmacy cannot sell more than it has ordered from its suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20797/14]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The HSE is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to her as soon as possible.