Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2015
690. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the total annual cost of inhalers for the treatment of asthma to the medicine budget; the corresponding figure for anti-depressant medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29161/15]
View answerThe HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to you.
If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
