Drugs Payment Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2015

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

Questions (341)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

341. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the process to be followed, where, in relation to the drugs payment scheme, more than one dispensing chemist is used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6638/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Under the Drug Payment Scheme, no individual or family pays more than €144 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines.

If two or more pharmacies are used in one month and the amount paid is over the monthly threshold a claim for a refund can be made to the HSE.

Applications for refunds can be submitted in writing to DPS Refunds, PO Box 12012, Dublin 11. A claim form can be downloaded from www.drugspayment.ie where a check can also be made on the status of claims submitted.