Medical Card Drugs Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2016

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Questions (561)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Question:

561. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health if the purchase of a medicinal liquid which in its manufactured form is produced in tablets but can then be converted into a liquid by a pharmacist due to the particular requirements of the customer is covered under the medical card scheme; and if not, his plans in this regard. [21020/16]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. 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.