Medical Card Drugs Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Questions (507)

Michael McGrath

Question:

507. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to add a certain drug (details supplied) to the list of medicines covered under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29881/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The medicinal product Cholestyramine, also known by the brand name Questran, is included in the HSE's list of reimbursable items for the GMS and community drugs schemes.