Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 October 2015
185. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available to diabetics with a medical card, and on a limited social protection income, to cover the cost of dietary needs and medication; and his plans to introduce such supports [33798/15]
View answerAll medical-card holders are provided free of charge with approved prescribed drugs and medicines, subject to the prescription fee of €2.50 per item or €25 per month.
Patients suffering from diabetes insipidus or diabetes mellitus are also eligible to apply to the Long Term Illness Scheme, which provides free drugs, medicines, and medical and surgical appliances for the treatment of those conditions.
