Medicinal Products Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2016

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Questions (431)

Michael Harty

Question:

431. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Health if he can confirm that the pharmacy in University Hospital Limerick is refusing to dispense the drug Orkambi for extremely ill patients in counties Clare and Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18334/16]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.