Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 October 2014

Thursday, 2 October 2014

Questions (139)

Paul Connaughton

Question:

139. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health if the drug Daxas is covered under the drugs payment scheme; if not, the efforts being made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37465/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.